clonic

American  

[klon-ik, kloh-nik] / ˈklɒn ɪk, ˈkloʊ nɪk /

adjective

Pathology.

1. of or relating to clonus.

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Other Word Forms

• clonicity noun
• clonism noun

Etymology

Origin of clonic

First recorded in 1840–50; clon(us) + -ic

Example Sentences

As the toxin spreads it causes both motor hyper-tonus and hyper-excitability, which accounts for the tonic contraction and the clonic spasms characteristic of tetanus.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

Finally, on the application of a very strong current, the typical fit was produced with clonic spasms in all the body, unconsciousness, nystagmus, and rigidity of the pupils.

From Criminal Man According to the Classification of Cesare Lombroso by Lombroso, Gina

At the same time the clonic movements of its syrinx or “sound box” distinctly can be seen going on in its throat.

From Antarctic Penguins A Study of Their Social Habits by Levick, George Murray

Found her lying upon the floor, exhibiting all the phenomena of epilepsy, clenched hands, frothing at the mouth, clonic spasm, etc.

From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Anshutz, Edward Pollock

Certain accessory movements, which tend to become stereotyped in each individual and which consist of tonic and clonic conditions of other muscles not involved in normal speech, accompany these asynergies.

From The Journal of Abnormal Psychology, Volume 10 by Various