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ALL meanings of clonus

clo·nus
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  • noun clonus a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle 3
  • noun clonus a series of muscle spasms induced by sudden stretching or certain nervous diseases 3
  • noun clonus Muscular spasm involving repeated, often rhythmic, contractions. 1
  • noun plural clonus a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord. 1
  • noun clonus (medicine) A muscular spasm with regular contractions. 0
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