Myoclonus
Definition: Involuntary shock-like contractions, irregular in rhythm and amplitude, followed by relaxation, of a muscle or a group of muscles. This condition may be a feature of some CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; (e.g., EPILEPSY, MYOCLONIC). Nocturnal myoclonus is the principal feature of the NOCTURNAL MYOCLONUS SYNDROME. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp102-3).
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): myoclonus, myoclonic jerks
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Proteins predicted to cause Myoclonus: SLC6A4, OPRK1, HTR2C (inhibition) (35 predictions in total)
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