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Myoclonus |
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| Definitions |
Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a muscle or a group of muscles. This condition may be a feature of some CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; (e.g., EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC). Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME (MeSH). |
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http://uri.neuinfo.org/nif/nifstd/birnlex_12659 |
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2007-10-05 |
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Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a muscle or a group of muscles. This condition may be a feature of some CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; (e.g., EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC). Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME (MeSH). |
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Myoclonus |
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D009207 |
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2007-10-05 |
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| preferred label |
Myoclonus |
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Segmental Myoclonus Action Myoclonus Polymyoclonus Sleep Myoclonus Lower Extremity Myoclonus Nocturnal Myoclonus Eyelid Myoclonus Upper Extremity Myoclonus Myoclonus Simplex Palatal Myoclonus Oculopalatal Myoclonus Intention Myoclonus |
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For "myoclonic seizure" consider MYOCLONUS or EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC or SPASMS, INFANTILE; note other myoclonus terms are also available |
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Myoclonic Jerking |
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MeSH includes qualified subtypes |
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