pseudomyotonia

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English

Etymology

From pseudo- +‎ myotonia.

Noun

pseudomyotonia (plural pseudomyotonias)

  1. (pathology) An abnormally slow contraction and relaxation of muscles in response to mechanical or electrical stimulation but, unlike myotonia, it is silent on electromyography.

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