myotonic (Meaning)
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myotonic (a)
of or relating to or caused by myotonia
Synonyms & Antonyms of myotonic
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myotonic Sentence Examples
- The patient's muscles showed myotonic stiffness, making it difficult to perform simple tasks.
- Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and rigidity.
- The genetic mutation responsible for myotonic dystrophy affects a protein involved in muscle contraction.
- Myotonic symptoms can include muscle stiffness, cramping, and delayed relaxation after exercise.
- Treatment for myotonic dystrophy focuses on symptom management and improving quality of life.
- Myotonic disorders are caused by defects in genes that encode proteins essential for muscle function.
- The myotonic response can be elicited by tapping or percussion on certain muscle groups.
- Myotonic dystrophy is the most common adult-onset muscular dystrophy.
- The myotonic reaction involves a prolonged contraction of muscles after voluntary effort has ceased.
- Myotonic disorders can also affect other tissues outside of muscle, such as the heart and central nervous system.
FAQs About the word myotonic
of or relating to or caused by myotonia
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The patient's muscles showed myotonic stiffness, making it difficult to perform simple tasks.
Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle weakness and rigidity.
The genetic mutation responsible for myotonic dystrophy affects a protein involved in muscle contraction.
Myotonic symptoms can include muscle stiffness, cramping, and delayed relaxation after exercise.
