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Meaning of CLONIC

Pronunciation:  'klânik

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adj]  (medicine) of or relating to abnormal neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscle contraction and relaxation; "clonic spasm"
 
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Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Clon"ic\, a. [Gr. klo`nos a violent, confused motion;
cf. F. clonique.] (Med.)
Having an irregular, convulsive motion. --Dunglison.
{Clonic spasm}. (Med.) See under {Spasm}.
 

 

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