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Meaning
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
spasm
s.
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Origin
spasm
English
spasme
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
spasmus
Latin
σπασμός
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Ache
Convulsion
Cramp
Tremor
Swelling
Inflammation
Contraction
Twinge
Pain
Constriction
Paralysis
Edema
Numbness
Throb
Thickening
Dysfunction
Oedema
Bleeding
Tingling
Hypertrophy
Jolt
Atrophy
Injury
Ischemia
Soreness
Spasticity
Contractions
Dilatation
Rupture
Headache
Infarction
Distension
Hemorrhage
Shiver
Muscle
Stenosis
Discomfort
Reflex
Prolapse
Atherosclerosis
Twitches
Twitching
Dilation
Dislocation
Sphincter
Flare Up
Charley Horse
Panic Attack
Charlie Horse
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