NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME
\nɒktˈɜːnə͡l mˈa͡ɪəklˌə͡ʊnəs sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \nɒktˈɜːnəl mˈaɪəklˌəʊnəs sˈɪndɹəʊm], \n_ɒ_k_t_ˈɜː_n_əl m_ˈaɪ_ə_k_l_ˌəʊ_n_ə_s s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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Excessive periodic leg movements during sleep that cause micro-arousals and interfere with the maintenance of sleep. This condition induces a state of relative sleep deprivation which manifests as excessive daytime hypersomnolence. The movements are characterized by repetitive contractions of the tibialis anterior muscle, extension of the toe, and intermittent flexion of the hip, knee and ankle. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p387)
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