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Myoclonus (Noun)

Meaning

A clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient experienced myoclonus in her leg, causing it to jerk uncontrollably every few minutes.
  • During the neurological examination, the doctor observed a brief episode of myoclonus in the patient's arm.
  • Myoclonus of the eyelid is a common symptom of blepharospasm, a condition characterized by involuntary spasms of the eyelid muscles.
  • The doctor suspected that the myoclonus was a side effect of the medication, as it began shortly after the patient started taking it.
  • The physical therapist worked with the patient to develop strategies to manage the myoclonus in her hand, which was interfering with her ability to write.

Hypernyms

  • Cramp
  • Muscle Spasm
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