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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024spasm /ˈspæzəm/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- Pathologya sudden, abnormal, uncontrolled movement of a muscle:bothered by spasms in her back.
- any sudden, brief spell of great energy, activity, etc.:spasms of anger.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024spasm (spaz′əm),USA pronunciation n. - Pathologya 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.
- Greek spasmós convulsion, derivative of spân to draw a sword or cord, wrench (off ), convulse
- Latin spasmus
- Middle English spasme 1350–1400
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged fit, storm, flash, spurt.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: spasm /ˈspæzəm/ n - an involuntary muscular contraction, esp one resulting in cramp or convulsion
- a sudden burst of activity, emotion, etc
Etymology: 14th Century: from Latin spasmus, from Greek spasmos a cramp, from span to tear |