Synonym for tonicoclonic ... Both tonic and clonic, referring to muscular spasms. ... Synonym: tonoclonic. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ton″o-klon´ik) both tonic and clonic; said of muscular spasms.
Type: Term Pronunciation: ton′ō-klon′ik Synonyms: tonicoclonic
tonoclonic, tonicoclonic Both tonic and clonic; said of a spasm or seizure consisting of a convulsive twitching of the muscles. a. Tonic: Producing and restoring the normal tone; characterized by continuous tension. b. Clonic, clonus: A form of movement marked by contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession.