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convulsion

/kənˈvʌlʃən/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
  2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
  3. Violent turmoil.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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