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convulsing


Meanings
  • a sudden and violent contraction of the muscles, usually occurring in seizures

    - "During the convulsing episode, John's body stiffened and he shook uncontrollably."
    - "The first aid instructions for someone experiencing convulsing include ensuring they are lying on their side to prevent choking and injury to the head."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with convulsing
convolving , revolving , involving , resolving
Homophones
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  1. convulse, convince, constitute, consolidate


Variants
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convulse , convulsed , convulses , convulsing
Forms
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convulsing (present participle), convulsed (past tense and past participle), convulse (verb, third person singular present tense), convulsions (plural noun)


Etymology
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The word 'convulsing' comes from the Latin word 'convulsus', which means 'seized, shaken'.


Related Concepts
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  1. seizures: A seizure is a sudden and uncontrollable disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain, which results in various symptoms and impairments, depending on the specific type and location of the seizure in the brain.

  2. epilepsy: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by the recurrent occurrence of seizures, which are sudden and uncontrollable disturbances in the electrical activity of the brain, which result in various symptoms and impairments, depending on the specific type and location of the seizure in the brain. Epilepsy can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, brain injury or damage, infections or inflammation, metabolic disorders or imbalances, or other neurological conditions or disorders.


Culture
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In various cultures, convulsing is associated with different meanings and interpretations. In some cultures, convulsing is seen as a sign of divine possession or a manifestation of spiritual energy. In other cultures, convulsing is viewed as a medical condition that requires treatment and care. In still other cultures, convulsing is associated with various superstitions, folktales, or mythological beliefs.

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