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spasticity

UK //spæˈstɪsɪti//US //spæˈstɪsəti//

词源

源自希腊语 'spastikos'(拉扯的)+ 后缀 '-ity',19世纪医学拉丁语借用。

noun

❶ 指肌肉因神经系统损伤导致的持续紧张或僵硬状态,常见于脑瘫、中风等疾病,表现为肢体活动受限或异常姿势。

“The doctor prescribed medication to reduce the spasticity in his legs.”

(医生开了药来缓解他腿部的肌肉痉挛。)

“Physical therapy can help manage spasticity after a spinal cord injury.”

(物理治疗有助于控制脊髓损伤后的肌肉强直。)

同义词:muscle stiffness, hypertonia, rigidity

常见短语

spasticity management — 指通过药物、康复训练等方式控制和缓解肌肉痉挛症状的医疗干预措施。

“A multidisciplinary team developed a spasticity management plan for the patient.”

(多学科团队为患者制定了肌肉痉挛管理方案。)