clonus

[ kloh-nuhs ]

noun,plural clo·nus·es.Pathology.
  1. a rapid succession of flexions and extensions of a group of muscles, usually signifying an affection of the brain or spinal cord.

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Origin of clonus

1
1810–20; <New Latin <Greek klónos turmoil

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How to use clonus in a sentence

  • No foot clonus, no Babinski; abdominal reflexes present, cremasteric not elicited; catalepsy not always present.

  • Both deep and superficial reflexes exaggerated; ankle clonus both sides; hyperæsthesia of abdomen and face.

  • Upon tapping, the quadriceps tendon caused a brisk marked contraction of thigh muscles, followed by mild clonus.

  • Tapping of one knee tended to set musculature of opposite knee in mild clonus of short duration.

  • Musculature of legs was in a constant mild clonus, and the right foot was kept in position of talipes equinovarus.

British Dictionary definitions for clonus

clonus

/ (ˈkləʊnəs) /


noun
  1. a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle

Origin of clonus

1
C19: from New Latin, from Greek klonos turmoil

Derived forms of clonus

  • clonic (ˈklɒnɪk), adjective
  • clonicity (klɒˈnɪsɪtɪ), noun

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