| clonus |
convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
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An abnormal movement characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of muscles
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movements characterized by alternate contractions and relaxations of a muscle, occurring in rapid succession. Clonus is frequently observed in conditions such as spasticity and certain seizure disorders.
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| clonus |
a neurological finding observed as a spasmodic reflex in the ankle due to a compression or injury of the spinal cord.
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| clonus |
A sign of spasticity in which involuntary shaking or jerking of the leg occurs when the toe is placed on the floor with the knee slightly bent. The shaking is caused by repeated, rhythmic, reflex muscle contractions.
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