Clonus definitions

Clonus

1) Convulsion 2) Medical sign
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Clonus

Clonus (from the Greek for `violent, confused motion`) is a series of involuntary, rhythmic, muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is a sign of certain neurological conditions, particularly associated with upper motor neuron lesions involving descending motor pathways, and in many cases is, accompanied by spasticity (another form of hype.....
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Clonus

• (n.) A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies.
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clonus

<neurology, physiology> A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession. ... (13 Nov 1997) ...
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clonus

(klo´nәs) alternate involuntary muscular contraction and relaxation in rapid succession. a continuous rhythmic reflex tremor initiated by the spinal cord below an area of spinal cord injury, set in motion by reflex testing. ankle clonus , foot clonus ...
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Clonus

Clo'nus noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... violent, confused motion.] (Medicine) A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies.
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clonus

Type: Term Pronunciation: klō′nŭs Definitions: 1. A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession seen with, among other conditions, spasticity and some seizure disorders.
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Clonus

Clonus is a rapidly alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles, resulting in violent tremors of part of a limb.
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clonus

[n] - convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
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clonus

noun convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
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clonus

Spasm in which rigidity and relaxation alternate in rapid succession
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clonus

a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord.
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