Svensk definition
Ofrivilliga, motoriska småryckningar i enstaka muskler eller muskeltrådar som kan kännas pirriga och som kan ses som darrningar eller vibrationer under huden. De kan vara godartade eller bero på motorisk nervsjukdom eller sjukdom i det perifera nervsystemet.
Engelsk definition
Involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. Fasciculations may be visualized as a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb. They may represent a benign condition or occur as a manifestation of MOTOR NEURON DISEASE or PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1294)
Svenska synonymer
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Engelska synonymer
Fasciculations — Fasciculation, Muscular — Fasciculations, Muscular — Muscular Fasciculation — Muscular Fasciculations — Fasciculation, Tongue — Fasciculations, Tongue — Tongue Fasciculation — Tongue Fasciculations — Fasciculation, Benign — Benign Fasciculation — Benign Fasciculations — Fasciculations, Benign — Fasciculation, Skeletal Muscle — Fasciculations, Skeletal Muscle — Muscle Fasciculation, Skeletal — Muscle Fasciculations, Skeletal — Skeletal Muscle Fasciculation — Skeletal Muscle Fasciculations