myokymia

/maɪˈɒkɪmiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a visible, rhythmic movement of a muscle, especially an involuntary movement of the eyelids or tongue.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with myokymia, which caused the twitching of her eyelids.”

Synonyms

  • fasciculation
  • muscle twitch

Antonyms

  • muscle atrophy