spinal shock

spinal shock
spinal shock n a temporary condition following transection of the spinal cord that is characterized by muscular flaccidity and loss of motor reflexes in all parts of the body below the point of transection

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a state of shock accompanied by temporary paralysis of the lower extremities that results from injury to the spine and is often associated with ileus. If the spinal cord is transected, permanent motor paralysis persists below the level of spinal-cord division.

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the loss of spinal reflexes after injury of the spinal cord, which affects the muscles innervated by the cord segments situated below the site of the lesion.

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