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Myokymia
Medical Definition: | Successive and rapid contractions of motor units associated with chronic nerve injury. The discharges arise from the peripheral aspects of regenerating nerves, and clinically impart a nearly continuous undulation of the body surface overlying the muscle. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1491) |
Guide Notes: | consider also FASCICULATION; for continuous myokymia use ISAACS SYNDROME |
Also Called: | Myokymia, Generalized |
Previously Indexed: | Fasciculation (1985-1999) |
Myokymia Medical Definitions and Terms
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