Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A pathological condition in which slow, wave-like contractions pass from one end to the other of a muscle without locomotor effect.
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- noun medicine An
involuntary spontaneous quivering of part of amuscle , insufficient to move ajoint .
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Examples
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This is one of the systemic reactions to the venom, called myokymia or fasciculations.
The Santa Barbara Independent stories Anne Cravens 2010
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The more general systemic effects of a rattlesnake bite may manifest as nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, myokymia/fasciculation (the muscle ripple effect), perioral numbness (tissues around the mouth and the Novocain-like response), and a metallic taste.
The Santa Barbara Independent stories Anne Cravens 2010
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She advised patients with eyelid myokymia to relax, get adequate sleep and cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
TODAYonline 2008
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Most cases are a harmless condition called myokymia, which for unknown reasons triggers a muscle or group of muscles to quiver involuntarily.
Everyday aches: Why it’s time to take minor ailments more seriously #author.fullName} 2022
reesetee commented on the word myokymia
No, you're not going crazy. Your eyelid really *does* twitch when you're tired.
February 2, 2007