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spastic

spastic Spastic refers to increased involuntary muscle tightness due to central nervous system disorders that disrupt voluntary movement.

Spastic refers to increased involuntary muscle tightness due to central nervous system disorders that disrupt voluntary movement. It can lead to problems with walking, movement, and speech.

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