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Clonus

Clonus Meaning & Definition
Clonus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Clonus?

[n] convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations

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Clonus In Webster's Dictionary

\Clo"nus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? violent, confused motion.] (Med.) A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies.

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