Meaning Of The Word Clonus

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Clonus Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Clonus?

clonus in American English
a series of muscle spasms induced by sudden stretching or certain nervous diseases
noun: a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an abnormal condition of the brain or spinal cord

clonus in British English
noun: a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle

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