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Clonus
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clonus [′klō·nəs]
(physiology)
Irregular, alternating muscular contractions and relaxations.
Clonus 

rhythmic contractions, in rapid succession, of single muscles or muscle groups. Clonus may be either spontaneous or provoked by external stimulation.
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