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spasticity

noun spas·tic·i·ty \spa-ˈsti-sə-tē\

Definition of SPASTICITY

:  a spastic state or condition; especially :  muscular hypertonicity with increased tendon reflexes
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First Known Use of SPASTICITY

circa 1827
Medical Dictionary

spasticity

noun spas·ti·ci·ty \spa-ˈstis-ət-ē\
plural spas·ti·ci·ties

Medical Definition of SPASTICITY

:  a spastic state or condition; especially :  muscular hypertonicity with increased tendon reflexes

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