Tetany. Tetanilla . Neonatal Tetanies . Neonatal Tetany . Spasmophilias . Tetanies . Tetanies, Neonatal . Tetanillas . Spasmophilia . Tetany, Neonatal . A disorder characterized by muscle twitches, cramps, and carpopedal spasm, and when severe, laryngospasm and seizures. This condition is associated with unstable depolarization of axonal membranes, primarily in the peripheral nervous system. Tetany usually results from HYPOCALCEMIA or reduced serum levels of MAGNESIUM that may be associated with HYPERVENTILATION; HYPOPARATHYROIDISM; RICKETS; UREMIA; or other conditions. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1490) . 1.00
Tetanus. Clostridium tetani Infection . Clostridium tetani Infections . Infection, Clostridium tetani . Infections, Clostridium tetani . A disease caused by tetanospasmin, a powerful protein toxin produced by CLOSTRIDIUM TETANI. Tetanus usually occurs after an acute injury, such as a puncture wound or laceration. Generalized tetanus, the most common form, is characterized by tetanic muscular contractions and hyperreflexia. Localized tetanus presents itself as a mild condition with manifestations restricted to muscles near the wound. It may progress to the generalized form. . 0.80
Characidae. Characids . Characins . Tetragonopterus . Tetras . Characid . Characin . Tetra . A family of fresh water fish in the order CHARACIFORMES, which includes the Tetras. . 0.70
Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate. Dilcoran . Erinit . Nirason . Nitrodex . Pentalog . Peritrate . Tetrate . Tetranitrate, Pentaerythritol . A vasodilator with general properties similar to NITROGLYCERIN but with a more prolonged duration of action. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p1025) . 0.64
