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
Orientation. Identification. Greece, the English name for the Hellenic Republic, derives from an ancient Latin word for that area. Hellenic derives from the word ancient Greeks used to refer themselves, while Romeic comes from the medieval or Byzantine Greek term.Although Romeic was the most common self-designation early in the nineteenth century, it has declined in favor of Hellenic since that time.ellenic derives from the word ancient Greeks used to refer themselves, while Romeic comes from the medieval or Byzantine Greek term. Although Romeic was the most common self-designation early in the nineteenth century, it has declined in favor of Hellenic since that time.