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  • 31Crispation — Cris*pa tion (kr?s p? sh?n), n. [CF. F. crispation.] 1. The act or process of curling, or the state of being curled. Bacon. [1913 Webster] 2. A very slight convulsive or spasmodic contraction of certain muscles, external or internal. [1913… …

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  • 32mental torticollis — torticollis with spasmodic contraction of neck muscles and deviation of the head that may cease when the patient lies down or applies slight pressure …

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  • 33blepharospasm, blepharospasmus — Involuntary spasmodic contraction of the orbicularis oculi muscle; may occur in isolation or be associated with other dystonic contractions of facial, jaw, or neck muscles; usually initiated or aggravated by emotion …

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  • 34cramp — 1. A painful muscle spasm caused by prolonged tetanic contraction. 2. A localized muscle spasm related to occupational use, qualified according to the occupation of the sufferer; e.g., seamstress s c., writer s c.. [M.E. crampe, fr. O.Fr., fr.… …

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  • 35Spasm — For the 1993 metal album, see Spasm (album). Spasmodic redirects here. For the British literary movement, see Spasmodic poets. Muscle spasm ICD 10 R25.2 ICD 9 728.85 …

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  • 36Dystonia — Dystonias Classification and external resources A person with medication induced dystonia. ICD 10 G24.9 …

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  • 37Tetanus — An often fatal infectious disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani (C. tetani) which usually enters the body through a puncture, cut, or open wound. Tetanus is characterized by profoundly painful spasms of muscles, including locking of… …

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  • 38Tic — A repetitive movement that is difficult, if not impossible, to control. Tics can affect any group of muscles. The most common are facial tics, such as eye blinking, nose twitching, or grimacing. Tics that affect the muscles used to produce speech …

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  • 39Myoclonus — Classification and external resources ICD 10 G25.3 ICD 9 333.2 …

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  • 40Meige's syndrome — Classification and external resources ICD 10 G24.4 ICD 9 333.82 …

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