Myotonia Congenita Definition
kən-jĕn ′ ĭ-tə
noun
Any of several types of heritable diseases, including Becker disease and Thomsen disease, that are caused by mutations in the genes that affect chloride ion channels in the skeletal muscles and are characterized by tonic spasm and temporary rigidity of certain muscles after an attempt has been made to move them.
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Synonyms:
- Thomsen's disease
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