"spasmophilia" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: spasm + -o- + -philia, or from French spasmophilie? Etymology templates: {{af|en|spasm|-o-|-philia}} spasm + -o- + -philia, {{der|en|fr|spasmophilie}} French spasmophilie Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spasmophilia (uncountable)
  1. A condition of increased electrical and mechanical excitability in babies. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: spasmophily Derived forms: spasmophilic

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