parathyroprival tetany

  • 1parathyroprival — para·thy·ro·pri·val .par ə .thī rō prī vəl adj of, relating to, or caused by functional deficiency of the parathyroid glands <parathyroprival tetany> * * * para·thy·ro·pri·val (par″ə thi″ro priґvəl) hypoparathyroid …

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  • 2Tetany — A combination of signs and symptoms, due usually to low calcium, that can include: {{}}Hyperreflexia (overactive neurological reflexes), Carpopedal spasm (spasms of the hands and feet), Cramps, and Laryngospasm (spasm of the larynx, the voice… …

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  • 3parathyroid tetany — parathyroprival tetany tetany due to removal of the parathyroids …

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