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clon⋅ic

  [klon-ik, kloh-nik]
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–adjective Pathology.
of or relating to clonus.
Origin:
1840–50; clon(us) + -ic

Related forms:
clo⋅nic⋅i⋅ty  [kloh-nis-i-tee, klo-] , noun
clonism  [kloh-niz-uhm] , noun
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clo·nus   (klō'nəs)   
n.   pl. clo·nus·es
An abnormality in neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscular contraction and relaxation.

[New Latin, from Greek klonos, turmoil.]
clo'nic (klō'nĭk, klŏn'ĭk) adj., clo·nic'i·ty (klō-nĭs'ĭ-tē, klŏ-), clo'nism (klō'nĭz'əm, klŏn'ĭz'əm) n.
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Main Entry: clon·ic
Pronunciation: 'klän-ik
Function: adjective
: exhibiting, relating to, or involving clonus <clonic contraction><clonic spasm> —clo·nic·i·ty /klO-'nis-&t-E, klä-/ noun plural -ties

Main Entry: clo·nism
Pronunciation: 'klO-"niz-&m, 'klän-"iz-
Function: noun
: the condition of being affected with clonus
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clonic clon·ic (klŏn'ĭk, klō'nĭk)
adj.
Of the nature of clonus, marked by contraction and relaxation of muscle.

clonism clo·nism (klō'nĭz'əm, klŏn'ĭz'-)
n.
A succession of clonic spasms.

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