orthotonos
n.
A form of tetanic spasm in which the neck, limbs, and body are held fixed in a straight line.
Words nearby orthotonos
orthostyle,
orthotic,
orthotics,
orthotist,
orthotone,
orthotonos,
orthotopic,
orthotropic,
orthotropism,
orthotropous,
orthros
Example sentences from the Web for orthotonos
Sometimes all the muscles simultaneously become rigid, so that the body assumes a statuesque attitude (orthotonos).
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