clonic
/ˈklɑnɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by rapid, alternating muscle contractions and relaxations (used especially in medical contexts for certain types of seizures or spasms).
- The doctor noted the clonic phase of the seizure lasted about two minutes.
- The patient experienced clonic movements in her arms during the seizure.
- Clonic spasms can be mistaken for shivering in some medical conditions.
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