Pleurothotonos definitions

pleurothotonos

Tetanus lateralis;lateral bending of the body; formerly seen as a common symptom of conversion hysteria. ... Origin: G. Pleurothen, from the side, + tonos, tension ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973

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pleurothotonos

(ploor″o-thot´ә-nәs) tetanic bending of the body to one side.
Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

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