Clonus vs. Myoclonus: What's the Difference?

Clonus and Myoclonus Definitions
Clonus
An abnormality in neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscular contraction and relaxation.
Myoclonus
A sudden irregular twitching of muscles or parts of muscles, occurring in various brain disorders.
Clonus
(medicine) A muscular spasm with regular contractions.
Myoclonus
(medicine) The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.
Clonus
A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, - a sign of certain neuropathies.
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Myoclonus
A clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group
Clonus
Convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations