opisthotonos

Meaning

Sustained tetanic spasm in which the body is bent backwards and stiffened, as produced by various diseases.

Synonyms

spasm

opisthotonus

Translations

Opisthotonus

Krampf der Rückenmuskulatur mit

Rückwärtsbeugung

contraction musculaire

opisthotonos

opistotono

forma di spasmo del corpo

opisthotonus

opistótono

opistótonos

Etymology

From Latin opisthotonus, and its source, Ancient Greek ὀπισθότονος (opisthótonos), corresponding to opistho- + tonus (“muscle tension”).