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tetany of the newborn |
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tetany of the newborn [′tet·ən·ē əvthə ′nü‚bȯrn] (medicine) A temporary increase of neuromuscular irritability during the first two months of life, especially in infants who are premature, are delivered by cesarean section, or receive an exchange transfusion, or in twins. 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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