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Cramping — Cramp Cramp, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cramped} (kr[a^]mt; 215); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cramping}.] 1. To compress; to restrain from free action; to confine and contract; to hinder. [1913 Webster] The mind my be as much cramped by too much knowledge as by… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cramping — kræmp n. muscle contraction; clamp, bar which holds objects together v. confine, impede, restrain; constrict; fasten with a clamp … English contemporary dictionary
cramping — crampˈing adjective Restricting, confining • • • Main Entry: ↑cramp … Useful english dictionary
Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome — (CECS), also known as Spike s Disease, is a hereditary canine disease with similarities to canine epilepsy, and is often associated with Border Terriers. CECS is a recently recognized problem which is theorised as being a metabolic, neurological… … Wikipedia
Menstrual cramps — Cramping in the lower abdomen, usually in the first or second day of the menstrual cycle. These are caused contractions of the uterus as it expels its unneeded contents, and also by the passage of clotted blood through the cervix. Ibuprofen or… … Medical dictionary
intestinal angina — cramping postprandial abdominal pain caused by ischemia of the smooth muscle of the intestine in patients with intestinal vascular insufficiency conditions such as nonocclusive mesenteric ischemia. Called also abdominal a … Medical dictionary
recumbency cramps — cramping of muscles in the lower limbs and feet while resting or during light sleep … Medical dictionary
colic — Cramping or spasms of a smooth muscle tube, such as the uterus (menstrual cramps) the ureters (passing kidney stones) or the stomach (stomachache). Also called tenesmus … Herbal-medical glossary
Dystonia — Dystonias Classification and external resources A person with medication induced dystonia. ICD 10 G24.9 … Wikipedia
digestive system disease — Introduction any of the diseases that affect the human digestive tract. Such disorders may affect the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine (colon), pancreas, liver, or biliary tract. A prevalent disorder of the digestive… … Universalium
