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Tetany (medicine) and railing(1) (iou)


Tetany (medicine)


tetany


1. Hyperexcitability of nerves and muscles due to decrease in concentration of extracellular ionised calcium, which may be associated with such conditions as parathyroid hypofunction, vitamin D deficiency and alkalosis or result from ingestion of alkaline salts, it is characterised by carpopedal spasm, muscular twitching and cramps, laryngospasm with inspiratory stridor, hyperreflexia and choreiform movements.

2. Tetanus.


railing(1) (iou)



railing noun1. LME.
[from RAIL verb1 + -ING1.]
The action of RAIL verb1. LME.
sing. & in pl. A fence or barrier made of uprights and a transverse rail. LME.
Material for railings. E19.
Comb.: railing-line a handline used over the rail of a boat.
railinged adjective enclosed by a railing M19.