1. Plural of clonus; involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions and relaxations, typically occurring in response to a sudden stretch or stimulus.
Usage: medical; neurology

Examples

• The neurologist observed clonuses in the patient's legs during the reflex test.
• Ankle clonuses can indicate upper motor neuron damage.
• The doctor tested for clonuses by quickly dorsiflexing the patient's foot.
• Sustained clonuses may suggest a neurological disorder requiring further investigation.
• The presence of clonuses helped confirm the diagnosis of spasticity.