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The patient had two of his/her parathyroid glands surgically removed. This procedure can lead to a condition characterized by muscle twitching and seizures. The condition that the patient must be aware of is

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The answer is: "tetany" .
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{Note: This answer is not to be confused with "tetanus", or "lockjaw".}.
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{Additional note: In medicine, however, "tetany" is also referred to as "intermittent tetanus" or "intermittent cramp".}.
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