CLASP KNIFE SPASTICITY
\klˈasp nˈa͡ɪf spastˈɪsɪti], \klˈasp nˈaɪf spastˈɪsɪti], \k_l_ˈa_s_p n_ˈaɪ_f s_p_a_s_t_ˈɪ_s_ɪ_t_i]\
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A form of muscle hypertonia associated with upper MOTOR NEURON DISEASE. Resistance to passive stretch of a spastic muscle results in minimal initial resistance (a "free interval") followed by an incremental increase in muscle tone. Tone increases in proportion to the velocity of stretch. Spasticity is usually accompanied by HYPERREFLEXIA and variable degrees of MUSCLE WEAKNESS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p54)
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