fasciculation
noun
fas·cic·u·la·tion
fə-ˌsi-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
fa-
: muscular twitching involving the simultaneous contraction of contiguous groups of muscle fibers
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The most common symptom of ALS is weakness, which can start in the hands or feet, usually with muscle atrophy and fasciculations (uncontrolled twitching of the muscles).
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Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023
Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs can also cause fasciculations.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2023
Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 20 Apr. 2023
Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs can also cause fasciculations.
—Alex Orlando, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2023
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fasciculation
noun
fas·cic·u·la·tion
fə-ˌsik-yə-ˈlā-shən, fa-
: muscular twitching involving the simultaneous contraction of contiguous groups of muscle fibers
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