What is another word for clonus?

Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊnəs] (IPA)

Clonus refers to the reflexive, repetitive, and involuntary muscular contractions that occur due to nerve damage or spinal cord injury. In medical jargon, clonus is also known as hypertonia or hyperreflexia. Other synonyms for clonus in medical terminology include spasticity, rigidity, and myoclonus. However, the exact meaning of these terms differs slightly from clonus. Spasticity refers to abnormal muscle stiffness, rigidity, or tightness, and myoclonus characterizes rapid and brief muscle jerks or twitches. Nonetheless, when used in a medical context, these terms can often be interpreted interchangeably with clonus. Synonyms for clonus in general language include convulsion, spasms, and twitch.

What are the hypernyms for Clonus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Clonus?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for clonus (as nouns)

Usage examples for Clonus

Patellar reflexes were markedly exaggerated on both sides, the left more so than the right, and ankle clonus was present on the left side.
"Studies in Forensic Psychiatry"
Bernard Glueck
The knee-jerks and plantar reflexes are exaggerated, and there is marked ankle clonus.
"Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition."
Alexander Miles Alexis Thomson

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