clonic

Adjective

Meaning

Having an irregular, convulsive motion.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

convulsion clone myoclonus clonally

Antonyms

tonic

Phrases with the word

clonic spasm clonic seizure clonic movements tonic-clonic

Examples

clonic spasm Source: Internet

A cry may be heard due to contraction of the chest muscles, followed by a shaking of the limbs in unison (clonic phase). Source: Internet

He discovered that the epileptic patients often made the same clonic and tonic movements of muscle during their seizures, leading Jackson to believe that they must be occurring in the same place every time. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

clonewheel organ clong Clongriffin clonic movements clonic seizure clonic spasm