CLONIC
\klˈɒnɪk], \klˈɒnɪk], \k_l_ˈɒ_n_ɪ_k]\
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of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation; "clonic spasm"
By Princeton University
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Irregular, non-persistent spasms.
By William R. Warner
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Irregular convulsive motions.' Convulsion with alternate relaxation; in contradistinction to tonic, which signifies a constant rigidity ;-Clonus, Clon'ici partia’les.
By Robley Dunglison
By Willam Alexander Newman Dorland
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Characterized by recurring contraction and relaxation, as opposed to continuous contraction. [Lat., Gr.]
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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