Fasciculation (Noun)
Meaning
Muscular twitching of contiguous groups of muscle fibers.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Fasciculation of the eyelid muscles caused the patient's eye to twitch uncontrollably.
- The neurologist observed fasciculation in the patient's arm muscles, which was a sign of a motor neuron disease.
- Fasciculation in the calf muscles was visible under the skin as small, localized contractions.
- The doctor explained that the fasciculation in her hand was a symptom of a benign condition that would resolve on its own.
- Fasciculation of the tongue muscles made it difficult for the patient to speak clearly.