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Vocabulary Entry
convulsion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body.
Example Sentences
"The patient experienced a convulsion during the seizure."
"The convulsion caused her to lose consciousness temporarily."
"Doctors monitored him closely after the convulsion to ensure his safety."
V
verb
To suffer or cause to suffer violent, involuntary contractions of the muscles.
Example Sentences
"He began to convulse after the shock of the accident."
"The patient may convulse if he doesn't take his medication."
"Witnesses saw the dog convulsing on the ground after being struck."