Myotonia (Noun)
Meaning
Abnormally long muscular contractions; slow relaxation of a muscle after a contraction.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's myotonia made it difficult for her to release her grip on objects after grasping them.
- Myotonia congenita is a rare genetic disorder characterized by delayed relaxation of muscles after contraction.
- The doctor explained that the patient's myotonia was causing his muscles to lock up, making it hard for him to move.
- The symptoms of myotonia dystrophica include muscle stiffness, wasting, and weakness, as well as difficulty relaxing muscles after contraction.
- After a period of rest, the patient's myotonia improved, allowing her to move more easily and perform daily activities with greater ease.