spasmophilia: Meaning and Definition of

spas•mo•phil•i•a

Pronunciation: (spaz"mu-fil'ē-u), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. a condition in which only moderate mechanical or electrical stimulation produces spasms, convulsions, or tetany.
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