PERCUSSION MYOTONIAS
\pəkˈʌʃən mˌa͡ɪətˈə͡ʊni͡əz], \pəkˈʌʃən mˌaɪətˈəʊniəz], \p_ə_k_ˈʌ_ʃ_ə_n m_ˌaɪ_ə_t_ˈəʊ_n_iə_z]\
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Prolonged failure of muscle relaxation after contraction. This may occur after voluntary contractions, muscle percussion, or electrical stimulation of the muscle. Myotonia is a characteristic feature of MYOTONIC DISORDERS.
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