Definitions for myotonia
ˌmaɪ əˈtoʊ ni əmy·oto·ni·a

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1. myotonianoun

   abnormally long muscular contractions; slow relaxation of a muscle after a contraction

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1. myotonianoun

   A symptom of several muscular disorders characterized by the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation

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1. Myotonia

   Myotonia is a symptom of a small handful of certain neuromuscular disorders characterized by delayed relaxation (prolonged contraction) of the skeletal muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation.Myotonia is the defining symptom of many channelopathies such as myotonia congenita, paramyotonia congenita and myotonic dystrophy.Generally, repeated contraction of the muscle can alleviate the myotonia and relax the muscles thus improving the condition, however, this is not the case in paramyotonia congenita. This phenomenon is known as the "warm-up" reflex and is not to be confused with warming up before exercise, though they may appear similar. Individuals with the disorder may have trouble releasing their grip on objects or may have difficulty rising from a sitting position and a stiff, awkward gait. Myotonia can affect all muscle groups; however, the pattern of affected muscles can vary depending on the specific disorder involved. People with disorders involving myotonia can have life-threatening reactions to certain anaesthetics called anaesthesia-induced rhabdomyolysis.

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1. myotonia

   Myotonia refers to a neuromuscular condition in which the relaxation of a muscle is impaired. This results in sustained or delayed contraction of the muscle after voluntary movement, causing muscle stiffness and difficulty in initiating movements. Myotonia can be a symptom of several genetic disorders, including types of muscular dystrophy.

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1. Myotonia

   Myotonia is a symptom of a small handful of certain neuromuscular disorders characterized by delayed relaxation of the skeletal muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation. Myotonia is present in Myotonia congenita, Paramyotonia Congenita and myotonic dystrophy. Generally, repeated contraction of the muscle can alleviate the myotonia and relax the muscles thus improving the condition, however this is not the case in Paramyotonia congenita. This phenomenon is known as "Warm-Up" and is not to be confused with warming up before exercise, though they may appear similar. Individuals with the disorder may have trouble releasing their grip on objects or may have difficulty rising from a sitting position and a stiff, awkward gait. Myotonia can affect all muscle groups; however, the pattern of affected muscles can vary depending on the specific disorder involved. People suffering from disorders involving myotonia can have a life-threatening reaction to certain anaesthetics; one of these conditions occurs when the patient is under anaesthetic and is termed "Malignant hyperthermia".

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1. Myotonia

   Prolonged failure of muscle relaxation after contraction. This may occur after voluntary contractions, muscle percussion, or electrical stimulation of the muscle. Myotonia is a characteristic feature of MYOTONIC DISORDERS.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of myotonia in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of myotonia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=myotonia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Myotonia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myotonia
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=myotonia