
Opisthotonus
UK
/əˌpɪsθəʊˈtɒnəs/
US
/əˌpɪsθəˈtɑnəs/

Translation opisthotonus into russian
opisthotonus
NounUK
/əˌpɪsθəʊˈtɒnəs/
US
/əˌpɪsθəˈtɑnəs/
The patient exhibited opisthotonus due to severe muscle spasms.
У пациента наблюдался опистотонус из-за сильных мышечных спазмов.
Definitions
opisthotonus
NounUK
/əˌpɪsθəʊˈtɒnəs/
US
/əˌpɪsθəˈtɑnəs/
A condition characterized by severe hyperextension and spasticity, where the head, neck, and spinal column enter into a complete arching position.
The patient exhibited opisthotonus as a result of severe tetanus infection.