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spasticity

spasticity Spasticity is abnormally increased, involuntary muscle tightness caused by disorders of the central nervous system that disrupt voluntary movement.

Spasticity is abnormally increased, involuntary muscle tightness caused by disorders of the central nervous system that disrupt voluntary movement. It can interfere with walking, general movement, and speech.

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