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myotonia congenita

 

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Noun myotonia congenita has 1 sense
  1. myotonia congenita, Thomsen's disease - a mild, rare, congenital form of myotonia characterized by muscle stiffness
    --1 is a kind of myotonia

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Myotonia Congenita

Description:

Myotonia congenita is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the inability of certain muscles to relax after contraction. This condition is present from birth and may cause stiffness, delayed muscle relaxation, and an impaired ability to perform certain movements.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A hereditary disorder causing prolonged muscle contractions, leading to muscle stiffness and difficulty relaxing.

Example: Myotonia congenita is typically diagnosed through genetic testing.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Referring to or relating to the presence of myotonia congenita.

Example: The patient's myotonia congenita symptoms became more pronounced over time.

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