opsoclonus

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noun

Rapid, uncontrolled eye movement

OriginAncient Greek ὄψ →
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Meanings

nounopsoclonus (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineRapid, uncontrolled eye movement

    The syndrome manifests itself as opsoclonus, myoclonic jerks, ataxia, and/or encephalopathy.

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Origin

  1. Ancient Greekὄψ“eye”
  2. Englishopsoclonus

From Ancient Greek ὄψ (óps, “eye”) + clonus.

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APA

opsoclonus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/opsoclonus

MLA

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Chicago

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