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clo·nus
(klō′nəs)n. pl. clo·nus·es
An abnormality in neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscular contraction and relaxation.
[New Latin, from Greek klonos, turmoil.]
clon′ic (klŏn′ĭk, klō′nĭk) adj.
clo·nic′i·ty (klō-nĭs′ĭ-tē, klŏ-), clo′nism (klō′nĭz′əm, klŏn′ĭz′əm) n.
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clonus
(ˈkləʊnəs)n
(Pathology) a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle
[C19: from New Latin, from Greek klonos turmoil]
clonic adj
clonicity n
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clo•nus
(ˈkloʊ nəs)n., pl. -nus•es.
a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a muscle group during movement, often symptomatic of a nervous system disorder.
[1810–20; < New Latin < Greek klónos turmoil]
clon•ic (ˈklɒn ɪk) adj.
clo•nic•i•ty (kloʊˈnɪs ɪ ti, klɒ-) n.
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| Noun | 1. | clonus - convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations convulsion - violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles |
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clo·nus
n. Gr. clono, serie de contracciones rápidas y rítmicas de un músculo.
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