clonus

clonus Definition

clo·nus (klō′nəs)

noun

a series of muscle spasms induced by sudden stretching or certain nervous diseases

Etymology: ModL < Gr klonos, turmoil < kelomai, to start, impel < IE base *kel- > hold, < L celer, swift

clonus Usage Examples

Noun used with modifier

ankle: Limb tone is increased with brisk tendon reflexes, ankle clonus, and bilaterally extensor plantar responses.

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