Myotonia Congenita (Noun)
Meaning
A mild, rare, congenital form of myotonia characterized by muscle stiffness.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained to the family that their child's symptoms were due to a rare condition known as myotonia congenita.
- Researchers studied a group of patients with myotonia congenita to better understand its effects on muscle function.
- The symptoms of myotonia congenita typically appear at birth or during early childhood and can range from mild to severe.
- After a series of tests, the patient was diagnosed with myotonia congenita, a condition that affects the muscles' ability to relax.
- A study published in a medical journal described the unique characteristics of myotonia congenita, including muscle stiffness and difficulty walking.