Definition of Convulsive

1. Adjective. Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm. "Spastic movements"

Exact synonyms: Spasmodic, Spastic
Similar to: Unsteady
Derivative terms: Convulse, Convulse, Spasticity

2. Adjective. Resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent. "Convulsive laughter"
Similar to: Violent
Derivative terms: Convulse, Convulse

Definition of Convulsive

1. a. Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary.

Definition of Convulsive

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Convulsive

1. Relating to convulsions; marked by or producing convulsions. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Convulsive

convulsant
convulsant
convulsants
convulsants
convulsant threshold
convulse
convulsed
convulses
convulsing
convulsion
convulsion
convulsionary
convulsions
convulsions
convulsive (current term)
convulsive (current term)
convulsively
convulsiveness
convulsive reflex
convulsive seizure
convulsive state
convulsive therapy
convulsive tic
cony
Conyza
Conyza canadensis
Con A
con artist
Con A binding site
Con A receptor

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