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spastic paralysis

noun

Definition of spastic paralysis

: paralysis with tonic spasm of the affected muscles and with increased tendon reflexes

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1879

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spastic paralysis

noun

medical Definition of spastic paralysis

: paralysis with tonic spasm of the affected muscles and with increased tendon reflexes

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