clonus
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- noun
- /ˈklōnəs/
- Specialized
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clonus
- The doctor noted the presence of clonus during the neurological examination, indicating a possible disorder.
Examples
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Deep tendon reflexes were 3+ in the knees and ankles with well-sustained bilateral ankle clonus and bilateral extensor plantar response.
Academic text (2007) -
The patellar tendon reflex response is graded from zero to 4+, with zero being considered hypotonic, 2 normal, and 4+ hypertonic (clonus).
Academic text (1991) -
There's a stirring in my little clonus.
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Animals that did not reach at least stage 3 (unilateral forelimb clonus) were excluded from analysis.
Academic text (2018) -
After the injury, the patient exhibited signs of clonus, which prompted further testing for neurological issues.
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In the study, subjects with clonus showed significant differences in muscle response compared to those without.
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Etymology
Clonus comes from the Greek word klonos, which means 'violent motion' or 'rapid shaking'. So clonus is a name for when a muscle makes quick, repeated movements that you cannot control.