Definitions
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- n. An involuntary spontaneous quivering of part of a muscle, insufficient to move a joint.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. A pathological condition in which slow, wave-like contractions pass from one end to the other of a muscle without locomotor effect.
Etymologies
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Examples
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This is one of the systemic reactions to the venom, called myokymia or fasciculations.
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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.
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She advised patients with eyelid myokymia to relax, get adequate sleep and cut down on caffeine and alcohol.
reesetee commented on the word myokymia
No, you're not going crazy. Your eyelid really *does* twitch when you're tired.
February 2, 2007