Clonicity

/kloʊˈnɪsəti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being clonic; the tendency to exhibit rhythmic involuntary muscle contractions.

Etymology

From clonic + -ity (suffix forming abstract nouns). Derived from Greek klonos.

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The degree of clonicity in a patient's seizures can help doctors diagnose which part of the brain is misfiring and what type of treatment might work best.

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