Clonus
Pronunciation : Clo"nus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. violent
Part of Speech : confused
Definition : Defn: A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, -- a sign of certain neuropathies.
motion.] (Med.)
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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