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Emprosthotonos

Emprosthotonos \Em`pros*thot"o*nos\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? forward + ? to draw.] (Med.) A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles.
--Gross.

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emprosthotonos

n. (alternative form of emprosthotonus English)