clonic
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ɪk, ˈkloʊ
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clonus (ˈkləʊnəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle | |
| [C19: from New Latin, from Greek klonos turmoil] | |
| clonic | |
| —adj | |
| clonicity | |
| —n | |
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Clonic
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
clonic clon·ic (klŏn'ĭk, klō'nĭk)
adj.
Of the nature of clonus, marked by contraction and relaxation of muscle.
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Example sentences
Attempts to move her arms produced clonic contractions, ie, contractions not sustained but compulsively repeated.
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