Definitions for tetany

tetany tet·a·ny

Spelling: [tet-n-ee]
IPA: /ˈtɛt n i/

Tetany is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 79 anagrams from letters in tetany (aentty).

Definitions for tetany

noun

  1. a state marked by severe, intermittent tonic contractions and muscular pain, due to abnormal calcium metabolism.

Origin of tetany

From the New Latin word tetania, dating back to 1880-85. See tetanus, -y3

Examples for tetany

Trousseau's sign is the production of tetany by applying firm and prolonged pressure to the brachial nerve in the upper arm.

When tetany follows operations for goitre it is due to the removal of these glands.

Gerhardt looks upon rachitis as one of the causes of tetany.

Convulsions, laryngismus stridulus, tetany, or carpopedal spasm are all frequently met with.

Word Value for tetany
Scrable

9

Words with friends

9

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