Involuntary, rhythmic twitching or spasmodic contractions of the eyelid muscles, often occurring repeatedly.
From Greek 'blepharon' (eyelid) + 'klonos' (tumultuous motion or spasm). The 'klonos' root refers to the jerky, repetitive nature of involuntary muscle contractions and has been used in neurology since the 19th century.
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