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Definition of Convulsion

1. Noun. A sudden uncontrollable attack. "Convulsions of laughter"

2. Noun. Violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles.

3. Noun. A violent disturbance. "The convulsions of the stock market"

4. Noun. A physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval.

Definition of Convulsion

1. n. An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body.

Definition of Convulsion

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Medical Definition of Convulsion

1. A violent involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the voluntary muscles. Origin: L. Convulsio, from convellere = to pull together This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convulsion

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