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What is the definition or description of: myoclonic jerks?
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Myoclonic jerks: Myoclonic jerks = quick, involuntary twitching of muscle(s) with a number of possible causes. For instance jerking occurring as one is drifting off to sleep.
Answered 5/17/2017
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