What does fasciculation mean?
noun
A small, localized muscle twitch, often visible under the skin, caused by the spontaneous discharge of a group of muscle fibers. This can be a normal physiological response or a sign of a neurological disorder.
Example
"The doctor observed fasciculations in the patient's arm, which suggested a possible case of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis."
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