Clonuses

/ˈkloʊnəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of clonus; multiple instances of rhythmic involuntary muscle contractions.

Etymology

Plural of clonus formed by adding -es (as clonus ends in -s, making the plural -es).

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When doctors observe clonuses in different limbs simultaneously, it's a serious sign that there might be widespread neurological damage rather than a localized problem.

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