Spasm Synonyms

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Synonyms for Spasm

spasmatic
Having, or having to do with, a spasm or spasms
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spastic
(Pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
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seizure
A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or another disorder.
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spasmodic
Given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling; excitable.
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tetany
An abnormal condition characterized by tetanic spasms of voluntary muscles, esp. in the extremities
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muscle spasm
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
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cramp
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.
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paroxysm
A sudden outburst as of laughter, rage, or sneezing; fit; spasm
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throe
A pang, spasm.
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contraction
The acquisition of something, generally negative.
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shoot
A body of ore in a vein, usually elongated and vertical or steeply inclined
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clonic
Of or pertaining to clonus
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convulsive
Having, producing, or marked by convulsions
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intermittent
Stopping and starting at intervals; coming after a particular time span; not steady or constant
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paroxysmal
Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms
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agitation
Agitation is defined as the state of feeling irritated or restless.
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cerebral-palsy
(Neurology, pathology) A group of non-progressive, non-contagious conditions, caused by brain damage before birth or during infancy, characterized by impairment of muscular coordination.
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clonicity
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain
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clonus
(Medicine) a muscular spasm with regular contractions
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crick
The creaking of a door, or a noise resembling it.
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orgasm
The highest point of sexual excitement, characterized by strong feelings of pleasure and marked normally by ejaculation of semen by the male and by involuntary vaginal contractions in the female.
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palsy
(Pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
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spell
(Chiefly Austral.) A period of rest or relief from activity
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tic
A habitual spasmodic muscular movement or contraction, usually of the face or extremities.
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tonus
Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
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twitch
A sudden involuntary or spasmodic muscular movement:
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attack
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
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pang
A sudden sharp feeling of emotional distress:
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Words Related to Spasm

paralysis
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burning-pain
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pain
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stridor
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numbness
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fasciculation
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tremor
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vomiting
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soreness
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incoordination
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nausea
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fit
The manner in which clothing fits:
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Spasm Sentence Examples

  • These diseases cause tremor, spasm, and wasting of muscle.

  • Which observation sent another spasm of chills racing down Dean's spine.

  • For instance, spasm of muscles may give rise to writer's or musician's cramp.

  • Within the city walls are the Latin Patriarchal church and residence; the school of the Freres de la Doctrine Chretienne; the schools and printing house of the Franciscans; the Coptic monastery; the German church of the Redeemer, and hospice; the United Armenian church of the Spasm; the convent and school of the Seeurs de Zion; the Austrian hospice; the Turkish school and museum; the monastery and seminary of the Freres de la Mission Algerienne, with the restored church of St Anne, the church, schools and hospital of the London mission to the Jews; the Armenian seminary and Patriarchal buildings; the Rothschild hospital; and Jewish hospices and synagogues.

  • Muscle spasm in the neck can cause referred pain to radiate down the arm.

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