Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
clonus
Noun
/ˈklōnəs/
Definition
A series of involuntary, rhythmic muscle contractions and relaxations.
Examples
- After the stroke, the patient exhibited clonus in the lower extremities.
- The neurologist explained that clonus could indicate an upper motor neuron lesion.
Meaning
Clonus is often a sign of neurological conditions where the reflexes are overly active, leading to spasm-like movements.
Synonyms
- Spasm
- Twitching
- Convulsion
