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clonic convulsion |
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convulsion /con·vul·sion/ (kon-vul´shun) 1. an involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the voluntary muscles. 2. seizure (2).convul´sive central convulsion one not excited by any external cause, but due to a lesion of the central nervous system. clonic convulsion one marked by alternating contraction and relaxation of the muscles. essential convulsion central c. febrile convulsions those associated with high fever, occurring in infants and children. mimetic convulsion , mimic convulsion facial spasm, as in jacksonian epilepsy. puerperal convulsion involuntary spasms in women just before, during, or just after childbirth. salaam convulsions infantile spasms. tetanic convulsion tonic spasm with loss of consciousness. uremic convulsion convulsion due to uremia, or retention in the blood of material that should have been eliminated by the kidneys.
clonic convulsion Etymology: Gk, klonos, tumult; L, convulsio, cramp a form of seizure characterized by rhythmic alternate involuntary contraction and relaxation of muscle groups. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A day before admission she had generalized tonic clonic convulsions that progressed to status epilepticus, followed by loss of consciousness. |
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