myoclonus en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /maɪˈɒklənəs/
- /ˌmaɪoʊˈkloʊnəs/
Etymology
From myo- + clonus.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| myoclonuses | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| myocloni | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
photomyoclonus · paramyoclonus · myoclonal · myoclonic · myoclonia