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Definition of Fasciculation

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Fasciculation: Involuntary contractions or twitchings of groups of muscle fibers. Fasciculations can occur in normal individuals without an associated disease or condition, or as a result of illness, such as muscle cramps, nerve diseases, and metabolic imbalances.