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Record 1 2019-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Nervous System
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A form of spasm consisting of extreme hyperextension of the body; the head and the heels are bent backward and the body bowed forward.

OBS

The back is rigid and arching, and the head is thrown backward.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Système nerveux
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Contraction musculaire de tous les muscles postérieurs du cou et du rachis entraînant une attitude caractéristique du malade qui ne repose que sur la tête et les talons.

OBS

Ce phénomène survient au cours d'un renforcement aigu et douloureux de la contracture musculaire, à la phase d'état du tétanos.

OBS

Le dos est rigide et arqué, et la tête est rejetée en arrière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema nervioso
  • Músculos y tendones
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