Phrase guide

myotonia congenita

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A congenital neuromuscular channelopathy that affects the skeletal muscles.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Synonyms: fainting goat syndrome

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a mild, rare, congenital form of myotonia characterized by muscle stiffness

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: Thomsen's disease

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: myotonia

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