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DictionarySeerigidityEncyclopediaSeeRigiditylead-pipe rigidity
lead-pipe ri·gid·i·tya type of increased muscle tone due to an extrapyramidal lesion in which pathologic resistance to passive extension of a joint is constant throughout the range of motion. Should be contrasted with clasp-knife spasticity (q.v.).lead-pipe ri·gid·i·ty (ledpīp ri-jidi-tē) Symptom comprising increased muscle tone due to an extrapyramidal lesion in which pathologic resistance to passive extension of a joint is constant throughout the range of motion. |