The word "myotonic" refers to a medical condition that affects a person's muscles. It describes a situation where the muscles have a harder time relaxing after contracting, causing stiffness and difficulty in movement. Full definition
These repeats, called CTG expansions in myotonic dystrophy type 1, become «toxic» when transcribed from DNA. (sciencedaily.com)
A defective Krab - domain zinc - finger transcription factor contributes to altered myogenesis in myotonic dystrophy type 1. (istem.eu)
Graduate students, from left, Long Luu and Lien Nguyen, with University of Illinois chemistry professor Steven Zimmerman, developed drug compounds that target three pathways associated with myotonic dystrophy type 1. (sciencedaily.com)