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OPISTHOTONUS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- opisthotonos
1, record 1, English, opisthotonos
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- opisthotonus 2, record 1, English, opisthotonus
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - opisthotonos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The back is rigid and arching, and the head is thrown backward. 4, record 1, English, - opisthotonos
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opisthotonos
1, record 1, French, opisthotonos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, French, - opisthotonos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce phénomène survient au cours d'un renforcement aigu et douloureux de la contracture musculaire, à la phase d'état du tétanos. 2, record 1, French, - opisthotonos
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le dos est rigide et arqué, et la tête est rejetée en arrière. 3, record 1, French, - opisthotonos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema nervioso
- Músculos y tendones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- opistótonos
1, record 1, Spanish, opist%C3%B3tonos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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