spasm

[ spaz-uhm ]

/ ˈspæz əm /

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noun

Pathology. a sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction, consisting of a continued muscular contraction (tonic spasm ) or of a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations (clonic spasm ).

any sudden, brief spell of great energy, activity, feeling, etc.

Origin of spasm

1350–1400; Middle English spasme<Latin spasmus<Greek spasmós convulsion, derivative of spân to draw a sword or cord, wrench (off), convulse

SYNONYMS FOR spasm

2 fit, storm, flash, spurt.

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Words nearby spasm

Sparti, Spartiate, spar varnish, sparver, spar with, spasm, spasm band, spasmo-, spasmodic, spasmodic dysmenorrhea, spasmodist

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Example sentences from the Web for spasm

Beyond cosmetic applications, Botox is a treatment for more than 20 medical conditions, including eye spasm, Bell’s palsy, headache, excessive sweating and urinary incontinence.
Can you get too much Botox?|By Matthew J. Lin/The Conversation|October 1, 2020|Popular Science
DeGrom left his Wednesday night start after just two innings due to what the club described as a hamstring spasm.
Jacob DeGrom Just Keeps Throwing Faster|Travis Sawchik|September 17, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
A spasm of computer trouble yesterday delayed finishing some thoughts on Mitt Romney's USA Today op-ed about social safety nets.
Social Safety Nets for a Flat Earth|David Frum|September 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST
For three straight days, a spasm of violence has gripped Cairo, leaving 13 people dead and scores wounded.
Egypt Clashes: A Revolution Hangover|Dan Ephron|May 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Essentially, this is no more than a spasm of mindless and brutal high summer destruction.
London Burns as Riots Spread|William Underhill|August 9, 2011|DAILY BEAST
A spasm of pain shot through Chick's torso; he could feel his bones giving way.
The Blind Spot|Austin Hall
Again that spasm of something crossed the man's face; but this time, when he spoke, his voice was low and very sad.
Pollyanna|Eleanor H. Porter
His will seemed to be broken by the violence of its own spasm.
The Captain of the Janizaries|James M. Ludlow
Schapiro has reported a case of expiratory "spasm" due to contraction of the buccinators.
Tics and Their Treatment|Henry Meigne
"It's nothing," murmured Dick gamely, though as he spoke a spasm of pain shot through him.
Dick Hamilton's Football Team|Howard R. Garis

British Dictionary definitions for spasm

spasm

/ (ˈspæzəm) /

noun

an involuntary muscular contraction, esp one resulting in cramp or convulsion

a sudden burst of activity, emotion, etc

Word Origin for spasm

C14: from Latin spasmus, from Greek spasmos a cramp, from span to tear

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for spasm

spasm

[ spăz′əm ]

n.

A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

A muscle spasm.

单词	spasm
释义	spasm [ spaz-uhm ] / ˈspæz əm / SEE SYNONYMS FOR spasm ON THESAURUS.COM noun Pathology. a sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction, consisting of a continued muscular contraction (tonic spasm ) or of a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations (clonic spasm ). any sudden, brief spell of great energy, activity, feeling, etc. Origin of spasm 1350–1400; Middle English spasme<Latin spasmus<Greek spasmós convulsion, derivative of spân to draw a sword or cord, wrench (off), convulse SYNONYMS FOR spasm 2 fit, storm, flash, spurt. SEE SYNONYMS FOR spasm ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby spasm Sparti, Spartiate, spar varnish, sparver, spar with, spasm, spasm band, spasmo-, spasmodic, spasmodic dysmenorrhea, spasmodist Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for spasm Beyond cosmetic applications, Botox is a treatment for more than 20 medical conditions, including eye spasm, Bell’s palsy, headache, excessive sweating and urinary incontinence. Can you get too much Botox?\|By Matthew J. Lin/The Conversation\|October 1, 2020\|Popular Science DeGrom left his Wednesday night start after just two innings due to what the club described as a hamstring spasm. Jacob DeGrom Just Keeps Throwing Faster\|Travis Sawchik\|September 17, 2020\|FiveThirtyEight A spasm of computer trouble yesterday delayed finishing some thoughts on Mitt Romney's USA Today op-ed about social safety nets. Social Safety Nets for a Flat Earth\|David Frum\|September 20, 2012\|DAILY BEAST For three straight days, a spasm of violence has gripped Cairo, leaving 13 people dead and scores wounded. Egypt Clashes: A Revolution Hangover\|Dan Ephron\|May 6, 2012\|DAILY BEAST Essentially, this is no more than a spasm of mindless and brutal high summer destruction. London Burns as Riots Spread\|William Underhill\|August 9, 2011\|DAILY BEAST A spasm of pain shot through Chick's torso; he could feel his bones giving way. The Blind Spot\|Austin Hall Again that spasm of something crossed the man's face; but this time, when he spoke, his voice was low and very sad. Pollyanna\|Eleanor H. Porter His will seemed to be broken by the violence of its own spasm. The Captain of the Janizaries\|James M. Ludlow Schapiro has reported a case of expiratory "spasm" due to contraction of the buccinators. Tics and Their Treatment\|Henry Meigne "It's nothing," murmured Dick gamely, though as he spoke a spasm of pain shot through him. Dick Hamilton's Football Team\|Howard R. Garis British Dictionary definitions for spasm spasm / (ˈspæzəm) / noun an involuntary muscular contraction, esp one resulting in cramp or convulsion a sudden burst of activity, emotion, etc Word Origin for spasm C14: from Latin spasmus, from Greek spasmos a cramp, from span to tear Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to spasm pain, eruption, seizure, paroxysm, convulsion, outburst, contraction, jerk, burst, throe, access, attack, frenzy, yank Medical definitions for spasm spasm [ spăz′əm ] n. A sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. A muscle spasm. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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spasm

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Medical definitions for spasm

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