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spasm

[spæzəm]

spasm Definition

a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.

Using spasm: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spasm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She had a spasm of pain in her back.

  • Example

    The athlete suffered a spasm in his leg during the race.

  • Example

    The baby's body was wracked by spasms of coughing.

  • Example

    He experienced a spasm of anger when he heard the news.

spasm Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with spasm

  • a cough that occurs in spasms or fits

    Example

    The child's spasmodic cough kept her up all night.

  • a voice disorder characterized by involuntary spasms of the vocal cords

    Example

    The singer had to cancel her tour due to spasmodic dysphonia.

  • a condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, causing the head to twist to one side

    Example

    The patient was diagnosed with spasmodic torticollis after experiencing neck pain and stiffness.

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Summary: spasm in Brief

The term 'spasm' [spæzəm] refers to a sudden, involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. It can cause pain, discomfort, or disruption of normal bodily functions. Examples include 'She had a spasm of pain in her back,' and 'The baby's body was wracked by spasms of coughing.' Phrases like 'spasmodic cough' and 'spasmodic dysphonia' denote specific medical conditions.

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