Clonus Definition
klōnəs
clonuses
noun
An abnormality in neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscular contraction and relaxation.
American Heritage Medicine
A series of muscle spasms induced by sudden stretching or certain nervous diseases.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Clonus
Noun
Singular:
clonus
Plural:
clonusesOrigin of Clonus
New Latin from Greek klonos turmoil
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Latin, from Greek κλονος ‘turmoil’.
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