CLONUS
\klˈə͡ʊnəs], \klˈəʊnəs], \k_l_ˈəʊ_n_ə_s]\
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convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
By Princeton University
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convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
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By William R. Warner
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Synclonus-c. Nictitatio, Nictation -c Palpitatio, Palpitation-c. Pandiculatio, Pandiculation-c. Pandiculatio maxillarum. Yawning -c. Singultus, Singultus-c. Sternutatio, Sneezing-c. Subsultus, Subsultus tendinum.
By Robley Dunglison
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Spasm in which rigidity and relaxation succeed each other. Varieties are named from the parts affected, as, ankle, foot, jaw, etc.
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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A sudden, jerky muscular contraction, also a succession of such contractions.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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