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Definition of Myoclonic twitch
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Myoclonic twitch: A rapid, involuntary muscle contraction, particularly near the eye. Myoclonic twitches resemble and may be mistaken for tics. Like tics, they tend to occur more often when the person is under stress; unlike tics, they are not preceded by any sensation and they cannot be delayed.