Hypertonia

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001276

A condition in which there is increased muscle tone so that arms or legs, for example, are stiff and difficult to move. [ HPO:probinson ]

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UMLS:C0026826
SNOMEDCT_US:41581000
SNOMEDCT_US:56731001
MSH:D009122

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Spasticity is a term that is often used interchangeably with hypertonia. Spasticity, however, is a particular type of hypertonia in which the muscles' spasms are increased by movement. In this type, patients usually have exaggerated reflex responses.

definition

A condition in which there is increased muscle tone so that arms or legs, for example, are stiff and difficult to move.

has alternative id

HP:0002388

has exact synonym

Hypertonicity, Increased muscle tone

has narrow synonym

Spasticity and rigidity of muscles

has related synonym

Muscle hypertonia

HP:0001276

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Subclass of:

Abnormal muscle tone