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hypertonia [‚hī·pər′tō·nē·ə] (medicine) Abnormal increase in muscle tonicity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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an autosomal dominant inherited condition affecting patients undergoing general anesthesia, marked by sudden, rapid rise in body temperature, associated with signs of increased muscle metabolism, and, usually, muscle rigidity. an autosomal dominant inherited condition affecting patients undergoing general anesthesia, marked by sudden, rapid rise in body temperature, associated with signs of increased muscle metabolism, and, usually, muscle rigidity. 1,2,4,5) Dantrolene can be used to reduce both core body temperature and peripheral muscle rigidity by inhibiting calcium release from the muscle sarcoplasmic reticulum. |
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