The types of myoclonus are reviewed and it is argued that this type of myoclonus is mediated in cerebral cortex and that the negative transient represents a paroxysmal depolarization shift (PDS). The myoclonus may result from hyperactivity of a component of the long-latency stretch reflex.
Hellenic is a synonym for Greek. It means either: of or pertaining to the Hellenic Republic (modern Greece) or Greek people (Hellenes, Greek: ÎÎ»Î»Î·Î½ÎµÏ) and culture; of or pertaining to ancient Greece, ancient Greek people, culture and civilization and may refer to: Hellenic Parliament; Hellenic Academy, an independent school in Harare, Zimbabwe
What is the proper adjective for Greece? English Adjectives and Vocabulary Words. Greece is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization. Its art, architecture, philosophy, and literature have influenced countless generations of people from all over the world. Answer and Explanation: 'Greek', 'Grecian', and 'Hellenic' are the proper adjectives which refer to Greece. The source of the English word 'Hellenic' is the Greek word Hellenikos which means 'Greek' in the Greek language. The official name for Greece is the Hellenic Republic. It is far more common to use the adjective 'Greek' than 'Hellenic'.