opisthotonos

(noun)

A tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened.

Related Terms

  • tetanospasmin
  • neurotoxin
  • tetanus

Examples of opisthotonos in the following topics:

  • Tetanus

    • Back muscle spasms often cause arching, called opisthotonos.
    • Muscular spasms (specifically opisthotonos) in a patient suffering from tetanus.
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