Emplastrum and Emprosthotonus

Pharmacology, Neurology

Also known as: Empl., Emprosthotonos

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

This entry defines the abbreviation 'empl.' used in medical prescriptions and describes the condition of emprosthotonus. Emprosthotonus is characterized by a convulsive forward bending of the torso, primarily associated with tetanus.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

EMPL., an abbreviation of the Latin word emplastrum (plaster), used in prescriptions. EMPROSTHOTONUS (from the Greek emprosthen—forward, and tonos—tension), a convulsive tension of the flexor muscles of the trunk, a convulsive bending of the trunk forward. It is characteristic, like opisthotonus, primarily of tetanus.

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“Emplastrum and Emprosthotonus.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/emplastrum-and-emprosthotonus/