Spastic

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011078",
  "term": "Spastic",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Describing a state of increased muscle tone, often accompanied by exaggerated reflexes and involuntary muscle contractions. This condition results from damage to the central nervous system, particularly the motor pathways that control voluntary movement. Spasticity can affect movement, posture, and speech, and is a common symptom in conditions such as cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spasticity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 905 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/spastic/"
}