spasmophilia

noun

spas·​mo·​phil·​ia ˌspaz-mə-ˈfil-ē-ə How to pronounce spasmophilia (audio)
: an abnormal tendency to convulsions, tetany, or spasms from even slight mechanical or electrical stimulation
spasmophilia associated with rickets
spasmophile adjective
or spasmophilic

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“Spasmophilia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/spasmophilia. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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