myoclonus

Example:John had to go to the hospital after experiencing a myoclonic seizure.

Definition:A seizure characterized by sudden, brief, and brief jerks of muscles.

Example:The doctor asked the patient to describe any myoclonic jerks he had experienced.

Definition:The involuntary muscle twitches associated with myoclonus.

Example:The patient was diagnosed with primary myoclonus, which seemed to be hereditary.

Definition:Myoclonus caused by a primary disorder of the nervous system, not due to other conditions.

Example:The secondary myoclonus was due to the patient's recent brain injury in a car accident.

Definition:Myoclonus triggered by a secondary condition or disease, such as a stroke or brain injury.

Example:The infant displayed a status myoclonus which resolved on its own after two weeks.

Definition:A prolonged state of myoclonus, often seen in neonates or in patients with metabolic disorders.