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Cephalic tetanus
A form of tetanus due to a wound of the head, esp. one near the eyebrow. It is marked by trismus, facial paralysis on one side, and pronounced dysphagia. It resembles rabies and is often fatal.
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Ascending tetanus
Tetanus in which muscle spasms occur first in the lower part of the body and then spread upward, finally involving muscles of the head and neck.
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Artificial tetanus
Tetanus produced by a drug such as strychnine.
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Tetanomotor
Appliance for the production of tetanic motor spasms mechanically by electrical stimulation of a nerve.
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Tetanization
Production of tetanus or tetanic spasms by induction of the disease. The triggering of tetanus-related spasms.
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Tetanism
Persistent muscular hypertonicity resembling tetanus, especially in infants.
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Tetanic convulsion
A tonic convulsion with constant muscular contraction.
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Test type
Letters or figures of various sizes printed on paper. These are used in testing visual acuity.
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Testotoxicosis
Precocious puberty occurring in boys due to increased secretion of the male hormone, testosterone. Affected boys prematurely develop adult secondary sexual characteristics, increased height and muscle mass, and, in some instances, aggressive behavior.
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Testis compression reflex
Contraction of abdominal muscles following moderate compression of a testis.
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