Spasmodic: Definition with Spasmodic Pictures and Photos

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

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

2. Adjective. Occurring in spells and often abruptly. "Spasmodic rifle fire"

Exact synonyms: Fitful
Similar to: Sporadic
Derivative terms: Fitfulness

1. a. Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma.

2. n. A medicine for spasm.

1. Adjective. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles. ¹

2. Adjective. Convulsive; consisting of spasms. ¹

3. Adjective. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts. ¹

4. Adjective. Erratic or unsustained. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. [adj]

1. Of the nature of a spasm. Origin: Gr. Spasmodes This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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