Clonic Spasm

Clonic spasm, also known as clonic seizure, is a type of seizure that causes rhythmic muscle contractions and relaxation. It is a type of epileptic seizure that affects the entire body or certain muscle groups.

English Word Type: Noun

American Pronunciation: /ˈklɑːnɪk ˈspæzm/

Synonyms: Convulsive seizure, rhythmic seizure, myoclonic seizure

Confusable Words: Tonic spasm, tonic-clonic seizure

Examples:

  • He experienced a clonic spasm, causing him to fall to the ground and convulse.
  • The patient’s electroencephalogram (EEG) showed clonic activity during the seizure.