Clonus vs. Myoclonus

Clonus vs. Myoclonus — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Clonus and Myoclonus

Clonusnoun

(medicine) A muscular spasm with regular contractions.

Myoclonusnoun

(medicine) The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.

Clonusnoun

convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations

Myoclonusnoun

a clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group

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