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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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