Usually means: Extreme backward arching of body.
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  1. opisthotonic: Collins English Dictionary
  2. opisthotonic: Wordnik
  3. opisthotonic: Wiktionary
  4. opisthotonic: Dictionary.com
  5. Opisthotonic: Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia

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  1. opisthotonic: Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary
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▸ adjective:  Relating to opisthotonus.

Similar:
otopathic, opisthosomal, opisthographic, orthostatic, otiatric, otocystic, opisthorchidal, ostotic, opsonophilic, osteonic, more...

Opposite:
prone, supine, relaxed, flat

Types:
tetanic, clonic, myoclonic, tonic, more...

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Similar:
otopathic, opisthosomal, opisthographic, orthostatic, otiatric, otocystic, opisthorchidal, ostotic, opsonophilic, osteonic, more...

Opposite:
prone, supine, relaxed, flat

Types:
tetanic, clonic, myoclonic, tonic, more...



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