Clonus: Definition with Clonus Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. Convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations.

Generic synonyms: Convulsion
Derivative terms: Clonic

1. n. A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies.

1. Noun. (medicine) a muscular spasm with regular contractions ¹

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1. a form of muscular spasm [n -ES]

1. A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession. (13 Nov 1997)

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