What is another word for Palatal Myoclonus?

Pronunciation: [pˈalatə͡l mˈa͡ɪəklˌə͡ʊnəs] (IPA)

Palatal myoclonus is a medical condition that is characterized by involuntary contractions of the muscles in the soft palate and throat region. These contractions are rhythmic and can occur several times in a minute. There are several synonyms used to describe this condition such as palatal tremor, palatal tremor with rhythmic movements of the eyes or PT-RME, palatal tremor with ataxia or PTA, and midbrain tremor. It is important to note that while the name may differ, the symptoms are the same and require careful attention from a medical professional. Treatment may include medications, therapy and surgical options depending on the individual case.

What are the hypernyms for Palatal myoclonus?

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

    Muscle Spasms, Neurological Disorders, Tremors, Dyskinetic Disorders, Involuntary Movement Disorders.

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