clonus

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations

Word Origin

clonus (n.)
"violent muscular spasms," 1817, from Modern Latin, from Greek klonos "turmoil, any violent motion; confusion, tumult, press of battle," from PIE *kel- "to drive, set in motion." Related: Clonic; clonicity.

Example

1. Tendon hyperreflexia or pathologic reflex and ankle clonus .

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