Synonym for neonatal tetany ... Hypocalcaemic tetany occurring in neonates or young infants, due to transient functional hypoparathyroidism in consumption of cow's milk (high phosphorus content). ... Synonym: myotonia neonatorum, tetania neonatorum, tetanism. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: tet′ă-nizm Synonyms: neonatal tetany