What is another word for clonus?
Pronunciation: [klˈə͡ʊnəs] (IPA) 
Clonus refers to the reflexive, repetitive, and involuntary muscular contractions that occur due to nerve damage or spinal cord injury. In medical jargon, clonus is also known as hypertonia or hyperreflexia. Other synonyms for clonus in medical terminology include spasticity, rigidity, and myoclonus. However, the exact meaning of these terms differs slightly from clonus. Spasticity refers to abnormal muscle stiffness, rigidity, or tightness, and myoclonus characterizes rapid and brief muscle jerks or twitches. Nonetheless, when used in a medical context, these terms can often be interpreted interchangeably with clonus. Synonyms for clonus in general language include convulsion, spasms, and twitch.
