Myoclonus epilepsy: A form of epilepsy (brain function disturbance) associated with involuntary muscle twitching (myoclonus). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Myoclonus epilepsy is available below.
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Epilepsy characterized by clonus of muscle groups and progressive mental deterioration and genetic origin - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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