'Emprosthotonos' definitions:

Definition of 'Emprosthotonos'

From: GCIDE

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. [1913 Webster]