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convulsion
(redirected from tetanic convulsion)

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con·vul·sion  (kn-vlshn)
n.
1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
3. Violent turmoil: "The market convulsions of the last few weeks have shaken the world" Felix Rohatyn.

convulsion
Noun
1. a violent muscular spasm
2. a violent upheaval
3. convulsions Informal uncontrollable laughter: I was in convulsions
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.convulsion - a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"
attack - a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition; "an attack of diarrhea"
2.convulsion - violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
ictus, raptus, seizure - a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease; "he suffered an epileptic seizure"
clonus - convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations
epileptic seizure - convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
3.convulsionconvulsion - a violent disturbance; "the convulsions of the stock market"
commotion, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do, disruption, disturbance, flutter - a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
4.convulsion - a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
trouble - an event causing distress or pain; "what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"

convulsion
Translations

convulsion [kənˈvʌlʃən] nconvulsión f
convulsion [kənˈvʌlʃən] nconvulsion f
convulsion [kənˈvʌlʃən] convulse nSchüttelkrampf m
convulsion [kənˈvʌlʃən] nconvulsione f


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