Cramp

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002655",
  "term": "Cramp",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A sudden, involuntary, and often painful contraction of one or more muscles. These contractions can range in intensity from mild discomfort to severe pain and can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Muscle cramps are frequently associated with dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, or muscle fatigue.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spasm",
    "tetanic"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 859 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/cramp/"
}