myotonia
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noun \ˌmī-ə-ˈtō-nē-ə\Definition of MYOTONIA
: tonic spasm of one or more muscles; also : a condition characterized by such spasms
— myo·ton·ic \-ˈtä-nik\ adjective
Origin of MYOTONIA
New Latin
First Known Use: 1886
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myo·to·nia
noun \ˌmī-ə-ˈtō-nē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of MYOTONIA
: tonic spasm of one or more muscles; also : a condition characterized by such spasms
—myo·ton·ic \-ˈtän-ik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
myotonia
noun (Concise Encyclopedia)Disorder causing difficulty relaxing contracted voluntary muscles. All or only a few may be affected. Myotonia seems to originate in the muscles (myopathy) rather than the nervous system. Certain toxins can cause it. A hereditary form, myotonia congenita (Thomsen disease), can affect eyelid and eye motion, swallowing, or talking. Quick movements cause muscle stiffening. There is also a myotonic form of muscular dystrophy. Analgesics, anesthetics, and anticonvulsant drugs can alleviate the symptoms.
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