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Spasm

/ˈspæz.əm/

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

📖 Definitions of "Spasm"

noun
  1. 1

    A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

  2. 2

    A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.

  3. 3

    A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

verb
  1. 1

    To produce and undergo a spasm.

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