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convulsive
(redirected from convulsive foal syndrome)

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con·vul·sive  (kn-vlsv)
adj.
1. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
2. Having or producing convulsions.

con·vulsive·ly adv.
con·vulsive·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.convulsive - affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements"
unsteady - subject to change or variation; "her unsteady walk"; "his hand was unsteady as he poured the wine"; "an unsteady voice"
2.convulsive - resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; "a convulsive rage"; "convulsive laughter"
violent - acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity; "a violent attack"; "a violent person"; "violent feelings"; "a violent rage"; "felt a violent dislike"

convulsive
adjective jerky, violent, sporadic, fitful, spasmodic, paroxysmal Convulsive sobs racked her body.
Translations
convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] ADJ [movement] → convulsivo; [laughter] → incontenible
convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj [movement, action, sob] → convulsif/ive
convulsive
adjkonvulsiv(isch) (spec), → Krampf-; movement alsokrampfhaft; convulsive laughterLachkrämpfe pl
convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj (movement, laughter) → convulso/a (Med) → convulsivo/a
convulsive [kənˈvʌlsɪv] adj (movement, laughter) → convulso/a (Med) → convulsivo/a


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