tonic-clonic

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tonic-clonic

adj.

Both tonic and clonic. Used of a convulsion or muscular spasms.

tonic

1. producing and restoring normal tone.

2. characterized by continuous tension.

3. a patent medicine dedicated to the restoration of normal 'tone' to bodily functions generally. Usually a pharmaceutical rag-bag of stimulants, aromatics and alcohol, the paramount example of polypharmacy.

tonic-clonic

see clonic-tonic.

tonic convulsion

see tonic seizure.

tonic neck response

a postural reaction in which extension of the head and neck causes extension of the forelimbs in a normal dog or cat.

tonic seizure

see tonic seizure.

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