1. Plural of myoclonus; sudden, involuntary muscle jerks or twitches, often occurring in the arms or legs.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often associated with neurological conditions, sleep disorders, or medication side effects

Examples

• The patient experienced myoclonuses during sleep, causing brief arm movements throughout the night.
• Myoclonuses can be a symptom of epilepsy or other neurological disorders.
• The medication was adjusted because it was triggering myoclonuses as a side effect.
• Nocturnal myoclonuses are common in people with restless leg syndrome.
• The neurologist documented the frequency and severity of the myoclonuses in the patient's chart.