spasm

Meanings

• Noun

  A sudden involuntary contraction of muscles or a series of such contractions.

  - "He suffered from severe spasms after the surgery."
  - "The patient's spasms were controlled with medication."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈspæz.əm/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with spasm
rasp , clasp , masp , nap , tap

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Variants

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spasm , spasmed , spasming , spasms

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'spasmos' meaning 'seizure' or 'convulsion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'spasm' is also used figuratively to describe a sudden, intense feeling or emotion.

2. The medical term for a series of muscle spasms is 'tetany'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Convulsion: A violent shaking or fit, especially one caused by epilepsy or a similar disorder.

2. Muscle cramp: A painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

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Culture

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Spasms have been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often representing suffering, agony, or the supernatural.

How to Memorize "spasm"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a muscle contracting suddenly and involuntarily.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'spasm' with the sensation of a sudden, uncontrollable muscle contraction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'spasm' as 'Sudden, Painful, And Sudden Muscle'.

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