spasm (Meaning)

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spasm (n)

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

The muscle spasm shot through her leg, causing her to limp painfully.
The sudden noise triggered an involuntary spasm of her facial muscles.
The spasms in her stomach left her doubled over in agony.
The patient experienced uncontrollable spasms during the electroconvulsive therapy.
The spasm of her vocal cords made it impossible for her to speak.
The child's violent spasms during the seizure were a terrifying sight.
The medication helped to reduce the frequency and severity of his muscle spasms.
The spasmodic contractions of her heart threatened to send her into cardiac arrest.
The spasm of her esophagus caused her to choke on her food.
The spasm of anger that flashed across his face was a warning sign of impending violence.

a painful and involuntary muscular contraction, (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

cramp,stitch, contraction, twitch, kink,pang, crick, twinge, charley horse, jerk

No antonyms found.

The muscle spasm shot through her leg, causing her to limp painfully.

The sudden noise triggered an involuntary spasm of her facial muscles.

The spasms in her stomach left her doubled over in agony.

The patient experienced uncontrollable spasms during the electroconvulsive therapy.