Synonym for acromyotonia ... Myotonia affecting the extremities only, resulting in spasmodic deformity of the hand or foot. ... Synonym: acromyotonus. ... Origin: acro-+ G. Mys, muscle, + tonos, tension ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: ak′rō-mī-ot′ō-nŭs Synonyms: acromyotonia
acromyotonia, acromyotonus 1. Contracture of the hand or foot resulting in spastic deformity. 2. Myotonia affecting the extremities only, resulting in spasmodic deformity of the hand or foot.