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convulsion
noun con·vul·sion \kən-ˈvəl-shən\
medical : a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control
: a sudden experience of something (such as laughter) that shakes or moves your body
: a sudden change or disturbance that affects a country, organization, etc.
Full Definition of CONVULSION
1
: an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
2
a : a violent disturbance b : an uncontrolled fit : paroxysm
— con·vul·sion·ary \-shə-ˌner-ē\ adjective
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First Known Use of CONVULSION
1547
Related to CONVULSION
- Synonyms
- bouleversement, cataclysm, earthquake, paroxysm, storm, tempest, tumult, upheaval, uproar
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CONVULSIONARY Defined for Kids
convulsion
noun con·vul·sion \kən-ˈvəl-shən\
Definition of CONVULSION for Kids
: an attack of powerful involuntary muscular contractions
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convulsion
noun con·vul·sion \kən-ˈvəl-shən\
Medical Definition of CONVULSION
1
: an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles—often used in plural <a patient suffering from convulsions>
2
: seizure 1
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