Synonym for myoclonus multiplex ... An ill-defined disorder marked by rapid and widespread muscle contractions. ... Synonym: paramyoclonus multiplex, polyclonia, polymyoclonus. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(pol″e-mi-ok´lә-nәs) myoclonus in several muscles or groups simultaneously or in rapid succession; it occurs in myoclonic epilepsy and in some types of poisoning.
Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-mī-ok′lō-nŭs Synonyms: myoclonus multiplex