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Spasticity

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A motor disorder characterized by a velocity-dependent increase in tonic stretch reflexes with increased muscle tone, exaggerated (hyperexcitable) tendon reflexes. [ ]

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Label

Spasticity

Synonyms
  • Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm
  • Muscle spasticity
  • Muscular spasticity
database cross reference
layperson term
Involuntary muscle stiffness, contraction, or spasm [ orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-5200 ]

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human_phenotype

id

HP:0001257

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