Espasmo tetánico is used in the field of medicine to refer to a tetanic spasm. It is more commonly used in written medical contexts rather than in oral speech.
Example sentences
El paciente presentó un espasmo tetánico en el brazo derecho.
The patient had a tetanic spasm in the right arm.
Es importante tratar el espasmo tetánico lo antes posible para evitar complicaciones.
It is important to treat tetanic spasms as soon as possible to avoid complications.
Idiomatic expressions
Espasmo tetánico is a technical term and not typically used in idiomatic expressions.
Etymology
Espasmo: From Latin "spasmus", ultimately from Greek "spasmos", meaning "spasm" or "contraction".
Tetánico: From Latin "tetanicus", derived from Greek "tetanos", referring to "tetanus".
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: Espasmo tetánico can also be referred to as "espasmo de tetania".
Antonyms: For the specific term "espasmo tetánico", there are no direct antonyms as it is a specific medical term.