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Clonic spasm
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Multiple, rapidly repeated muscular contractions.
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Dystonia
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Severe muscle spasms, particularly of the back, neck, tongue, and face; characterized by abnormal tension starting in one area of the body and progressing to other areas.
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Muscle spasm
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Involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, which become tightened, develop a fixed pattern of resistance, and result in a diminished level of functioning.
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Neuromuscular blocker
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Drug used to cause total muscle relaxation.
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Spasticity
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Inability of opposing muscle groups to move in a coordinated manner.
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Tonic spasm
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Single, prolonged muscular contraction.
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