fasciculation
[ fuh-sik-yuh-ley-shuh n ]
/ fəˌsɪk yəˈleɪ ʃən /
noun
a fascicular condition.
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Medical definitions for fasciculation
fasciculation
[ fə-sĭk′yə-lā′shən ]
n.
An arrangement of fasciculi.
A coarser form of muscular contraction than fibrillation, consisting of involuntary contractions or twitchings of groups of muscle fibers.
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fas•cic′u•late′ v.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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