clonuses

clonuses
n. series of rapid spasms in a muscle group (Medicine)

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • clonus — /kloh neuhs/, n., pl. clonuses. Pathol. a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord. [1810 20; < NL < Gk klónos turmoil] * * * …   Universalium

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