convulsion

Meanings

• noun

  A sudden and violent involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the voluntary muscles, often accompanied by an epileptic seizure.

  - "During the convulsion, the patient's body was rigid and unresponsive."
  - "The convulsion lasted for several minutes before the patient regained consciousness."

• noun

  A fit or seizure, especially one caused by epilepsy.

  - "The patient was prone to having convulsions after suffering a head injury."
  - "The convulsions were controlled with medication."

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Rhymes

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revolve , resolve , convoy , disperse , applause

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Variants

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convulsion , convulsionary , convulsions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convulsio,' meaning 'violent shaking,' 'agitation,' or 'disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. Convulsions have been observed in various animals, including dogs, cats, and even birds.

2. The first recorded use of the term 'convulsion' in English was in the 14th century.

3. Convulsions can also be caused by certain medications, toxins, or infections, such as meningitis or encephalitis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Epilepsy: A chronic neurological condition characterized by recurring seizures, which can be caused by various factors, including genetics, brain injury, and environmental factors.

2. Seizure: A sudden, uncontrollable electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause a range of symptoms, including convulsions, loss of consciousness, and altered senses.

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Culture

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Convulsions are a common symptom of epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by recurring seizures. Epilepsy has been depicted in various forms of art and literature throughout history, including the works of Homer, Plato, and Shakespeare.

How to Memorize "convulsion"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a convulsion, imagine a person's body suddenly and violently shaking, with their muscles contracting and relaxing rapidly. Visualize the rigidity and unresponsiveness of the body during the seizure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convulsion' with the image of a person having a seizure or an epileptic fit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Contracting Voluntary Muscles Uncontrollably Seizure-like Convulsions' to help remember the definition of the word.

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