emprosthotonos

emprosthotonos is in medicine subject.

A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles.

Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Forward + to draw.

Source: Websters Dictionary

(01 Mar 1998)


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