Clonic spasm

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Clonic \Clon"ic\, a. [Gr. klo`nos a violent, confused motion;
   cf. F. clonique.] (Med.)
   Having an irregular, convulsive motion. --Dunglison.
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   {Clonic spasm}. (Med.) See under {Spasm}.
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