Complete Definition of "spasm"

English

Etymology
From OF. spasme < L. spasmus < AGr. polytonic|��α�μ�� (spasmos) "spasm, convulsion" (Compare span)

Noun
en-noun

  1. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
  2. A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
  3. A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

Translations
trans-top|contraction of a muscle
Czech: k�e� f
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Finnish: spasmi, kouristus
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trans-top|a violent, excruciating seizure of pain
Finnish: kouristus
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trans-top|a sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion
Finnish: puuska, kohtaus
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Category:Pathology

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