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risus sardonicus [ˈriːsəs sɑːˈdɒnɪkəs]
n (Medicine / Pathology) Pathol fixed contraction of the facial muscles resulting in a peculiar distorted grin, caused esp by tetanus Also called trismus cynicus [ˈtrɪzməs ˈsɪnɪkəs] [New Latin, literally: sardonic laugh] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Ayrica basvuru sirasindaki norolojik inceleme bulgulan siklik sirasina gore dizartri (%91), yuruyus bozuklugu (%75), risus sardonicus (%72), distoni (%69), rijidite (%66), tremor (%60), disfaji (%50), korea (%16), atetoz (%14) ve nadir olarak da nobetler ve piramidal bulgular olarak bildirilmistir (5). This pattern may be repeated several times, bringing about a tetanic spasm in which the chest is fixed, the neck stiffens, the face twists into a curious grin, the so-called risus sardonicus, and death brings the suffering to an end. The impact on the facial muscles produces a particular characteristic feature called risus sardonicus, or "sardonic grin," in which the angles of the mouth are drawn down, exposing taught clenched teeth. |
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