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clonus
[ kloh-nuhs ]
noun
, Pathology.
, plural clo·nus·es.
- a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord.
clonus
/ ˈklɒnɪk; klɒˈnɪsɪtɪ; ˈkləʊnəs /
noun
- a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle
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Derived Forms
- clonic, adjective
- clonicity, noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clonus1
1810–20; < New Latin < Greek klónos turmoil
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Word History and Origins
Origin of clonus1
C19: from New Latin, from Greek klonos turmoil
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Example Sentences
No foot clonus, no Babinski; abdominal reflexes present, cremasteric not elicited; catalepsy not always present.
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Both deep and superficial reflexes exaggerated; ankle clonus both sides; hyperæsthesia of abdomen and face.
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Upon tapping, the quadriceps tendon caused a brisk marked contraction of thigh muscles, followed by mild clonus.
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Tapping of one knee tended to set musculature of opposite knee in mild clonus of short duration.
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Musculature of legs was in a constant mild clonus, and the right foot was kept in position of talipes equinovarus.
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