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Princeton's WordNet
clonicadjective
of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation
"clonic spasm"
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clonicadjective
Pertaining to clonus; having irregular, convulsive spasms.
Etymology: From clonus.
Wikipedia
clonic
Clonus is a set of involuntary and rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations. Clonus is a sign of certain neurological conditions, particularly associated with upper motor neuron lesions involving descending motor pathways, and in many cases is accompanied by spasticity (another form of hyperexcitability). Unlike small spontaneous twitches known as fasciculations (usually caused by lower motor neuron pathology), clonus causes large motions that are usually initiated by a reflex. Studies have shown clonus beat frequency to range from three to eight Hz on average, and may last a few seconds to several minutes depending on the patient’s condition.
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clonic
"Clonic" refers to a type of muscle movement or spasm in which the muscles repeatedly contract and relax, often seen in some types of seizures. This can include jerking or shaking movements that are rhythmic and can happen in various conditions affecting the nervous system.
Webster Dictionary
Clonicadjective
having an irregular, convulsive motion
Etymology: [Gr. klo`nos a violent, confused motion; cf. F. clonique.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Clonic
klon′ik, adj. pertaining to clonus, with alternate convulsive contractions and relaxations of the muscles (of spasms)—opp. to Tonic.—n. Clō′nus, a clonic spasm. [Gr.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Clonic in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Clonic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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