spasm

IPA: spˈæzʌm

noun

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

verb

  • To produce and undergo a spasm or series of spasms.
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Examples of "spasm" in Sentences

  • The action comes in jarring spasms.
  • It has been used in the treatment of spasm.
  • The spasms usually spare the facial muscles.
  • It can induce spasm of the coronary arteries.
  • The spasm of the muscles can increase the pain level.
  • It is possible for the stenosis to be caused by the spasm.
  • The local twitch response is not the same as a muscle spasm.
  • The doctors correctly prescribed medication to relieve the spasm.
  • Cutting the muscle prevents spasm and temporarily weakens the muscles.
  • A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the neck region.

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