Feb

9

Opisthotonos

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My enjoyment of the word is purely based on sound. The meaning of the word is tragic, but fortunately rarely seen these days. It denotes the posturing due to spasms that can occur as a result of meningitis or tetanus infection. In opisthotonos, the back muscles are in such severe spasm that only the feet and the back of the head are touching the ground.

Eric

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