Word Study
clonus
CIDE DICTIONARY
clonus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. klo`nos violent, confused motion.].
A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
clonus, n. Physiol. a spasm with alternate muscular contractions and relaxations.
Derivative
clonic adj.
Etymology
Gk klonos turmoil
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