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Myoclonus

Synonym(s)

  • myoclonic jerk

Definition(s)

Shock-like contraction of a portion of a muscle, an entire muscle, or a group of muscles; may be part of a disease process or a normal physiological response.

Definition from: CRISP Thesaurus via Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. at the National Library of Medicine

Irregular involuntary contraction of a muscle usually resulting from functional disorder of controlling motor neurons; also: a condition characterized by myoclonus.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

See also Understanding Medical Terminology.

 
Published: March 4, 2013