clonicotonic

/klɑːnɪkɒˈtɒnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to a type of muscular spasm characterized by alternating tonic and clonic phases

“The doctor studied the patient’s clonicotonic movements to understand the nature of the seizure.”

2. noun

a spasm characterized by alternating tonic and clonic phases

“The patient’s clonicotonic episode was a result of the neurological disorder.”

Synonyms

  • grand mal
  • tonic-clonic

Antonyms

  • muscular
  • relaxation