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clonic

/ˈklɒn.ɪk/

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adjective

/ˈklɒn.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к клонусу или характеризующийся им, серией непроизвольных мышечных сокращений и расслаблений.

Relating to or characterized by clonus, a series of involuntary muscular contractions and relaxations.

  1. Rapid muscle contraction and relaxationC2formalmedical

    Relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation.

    ruБыстрое сокращение и расслабление мышц

    • The patient exhibited clonic movements during the seizure.
    • Clonic spasms are often seen in certain types of epilepsy.
    • The doctor noted clonic jerking in the patient's left arm.

    Synonymsconvulsivejerkyspasmodictwitching