An atypical form of myotonia. ... Synonym: paramyotonus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(par″ә-mi″o-to´ne-ә) a disease marked by tonic spasms due to disorder of muscular tonicity, especially a hereditary and congenital affectation. paramyotonia congenita a condition similar to myotonia congenita, except that the precipitating factor is exposure to col...
Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-mī′ō-tō′nē-ă Definitions: 1. An atypical form of myotonia. Synonyms: paramyotonus