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spasmatic
Having, or having to do with, a spasm or spasms
(Pathology) Of or relating to spastic paralysis.
A sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion, as in epilepsy or another disorder.
Given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling; excitable.
An abnormal condition characterized by tetanic spasms of voluntary muscles, esp. in the extremities
muscle spasm
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
A painful contraction of a muscle which cannot be controlled.
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A sudden outburst as of laughter, rage, or sneezing; fit; spasm
The acquisition of something, generally negative.
A body of ore in a vein, usually elongated and vertical or steeply inclined
Of or pertaining to clonus
Having, producing, or marked by convulsions
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Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms
Agitation is defined as the state of feeling irritated or restless.
(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.
clonicity
A violent, excruciating seizure of pain
clonus
(Medicine) a muscular spasm with regular contractions
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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(Pathology) Complete or partial muscle paralysis of a body part, often accompanied by a loss of feeling and uncontrolled body movements such as shaking.
(Chiefly Austral.) A period of rest or relief from activity
A habitual spasmodic muscular movement or contraction, usually of the face or extremities.
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 The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.
A sudden involuntary or spasmodic muscular movement:
The experience or beginning of a feeling, need, or desire:
A sudden sharp feeling of emotional distress:
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burning-pain
stridor
fasciculation
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incoordination
The manner in which clothing fits:
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