Myotonia

Prolonged failure of muscle relaxation after contraction. This may occur after voluntary contractions, muscle percussion, or electrical stimulation of the muscle. Myotonia is a characteristic feature of MYOTONIC DISORDERS.

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Tree Number(s): C10.597.613.700, C23.888.592.608.700

MeSH Unique ID: D009222

Entry Terms:

• Myotonias
• Myotonic Phenomenon
• Myotonic Phenomenons
• Phenomenon, Myotonic
• Phenomenons, Myotonic
• Percussion Myotonia
• Myotonia, Percussion
• Myotonias, Percussion
• Percussion Myotonias

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Diseases Category
Nervous System Diseases
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Myotonia

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Neurologic Manifestations
Neuromuscular Manifestations
Myotonia