spasticity
noun
spas·tic·i·ty spa-ˈsti-sə-tē 
: a spastic state or condition
especially : muscular hypertonicity with increased tendon reflexes
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Some people receive injections of botulinum toxin to help with spasticity symptoms. 
Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 Spastic cerebral palsy is rooted in spasticity, which develops when your brain, nerves, and muscles can’t communicate effectively. Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 In early June, officials added three new conditions to the list of ailments for which someone can get marijuana: spasticity, Huntington’s disease and terminal illness, bringing the number of qualifying conditions to 25. cleveland, 23 July 2021 The board's medical marijuana committee this week advanced two conditions for the full board to approve at a future meeting: spasticity or persistent muscle spasms and terminal illness. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 14 May 2021 In early June, regulators approved medical marijuana for spasticity, terminal illness and Huntington’s disease. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2021 The Ohio State Medical Board approved Huntington's disease, terminal illness and spasticity to the list. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 10 June 2021 The board gave the OK to Huntington’s disease, terminal illness and spasticity, bringing the list to 25 total conditions. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 11 June 2021 With spasticity or severe muscle spasms, a person's muscles stiffen or tighten and can't be stretched. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 10 June 2021 See More
Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 Spastic cerebral palsy is rooted in spasticity, which develops when your brain, nerves, and muscles can’t communicate effectively. Lauren Sieben, SELF, 22 Mar. 2022 In early June, officials added three new conditions to the list of ailments for which someone can get marijuana: spasticity, Huntington’s disease and terminal illness, bringing the number of qualifying conditions to 25. cleveland, 23 July 2021 The board's medical marijuana committee this week advanced two conditions for the full board to approve at a future meeting: spasticity or persistent muscle spasms and terminal illness. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 14 May 2021 In early June, regulators approved medical marijuana for spasticity, terminal illness and Huntington’s disease. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2021 The Ohio State Medical Board approved Huntington's disease, terminal illness and spasticity to the list. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 10 June 2021 The board gave the OK to Huntington’s disease, terminal illness and spasticity, bringing the list to 25 total conditions. Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland, 11 June 2021 With spasticity or severe muscle spasms, a person's muscles stiffen or tighten and can't be stretched. Jackie Borchardt, The Enquirer, 10 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
circa 1827, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
spasticity
noun
spas·ti·ci·ty spa-ˈstis-ət-ē
plural spasticities
: a spastic state or condition
especially : muscular hypertonicity with increased tendon reflexes