Word Type

Noun

The word "myoclonus" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

myoclonal myoclonia myoclonic paramyoclonus photomyoclonus

Derived From

clonus

Context

medicine

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

cramp muscle spasm spasm

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

hiccup hypnic jerk

Type Of (IsA)

disease spasm

Related Terms

involuntary muscle twitch

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