单词	myoclonus
释义	myoclonus noun my·​oc·​lo·​nus ˌmī-ˈä-klə-nəs  : irregular involuntary contraction of a muscle usually resulting from functional disorder of controlling motor neurons also : a condition characterized by myoclonus myoclonic ˌmī-ə-ˈklä-nik  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web When movement during sleep gets more elaborate, there may be something else happening besides myoclonus. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 10 May 2022 Spasticity isn’t the same as a muscle twitch, medically known as myoclonus. Beth Krietsch, SELF, 18 Jan. 2022 Frequent episodes of waking myoclonus can be caused by a disturbance of the brain or spinal cord from inflammation, infections or a toxic reaction to a drug. New York Times, 12 Jan. 2021 Doctors have since diagnosed him with central myoclonus, which causes involuntarily muscle twitches. Adam Ferrise, cleveland, 15 Oct. 2019 Hiccups are a form of myoclonus, as are the sudden jerks or sleep starts experienced before falling asleep. Bulletin Board, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2019 Word History Etymology New Latin First Known Use 1883, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition myoclonus noun my·​oc·​lo·​nus ˌmī-ˈäk-lə-nəs  : irregular involuntary contraction of a muscle usually resulting from functional disorder of controlling motor neurons also : a condition characterized by myoclonus
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