spas´ti|cal|ly

spas´ti|cal|ly
spas|tic «SPAS tihk», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. of, having to do with, or characterized by spasms, especially tonic spasms: »

a spastic disease.

2. caused by a spasm or spasms: »

spastic pain.

3. having spastic paralysis.
–n.
a person suffering fro form of paralysis marked by prolonged contraction of a muscle or muscles.
[< Latin spasticus < Greek spastikós < spân draw (up)]
spas´ti|cal|ly, adverb.

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