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convulsion
[ kuhn-vuhl-shuhn ]
/ kənˈvʌl ʃən /
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noun
contortion of the body caused by violent, involuntary muscular contractions of the extremities, trunk, and head.
violent agitation or disturbance; commotion.
an outburst of great, uncontrollable laughter.
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British Dictionary definitions for convulsion
convulsion
/ (kənˈvʌlʃən) /
noun
a violent involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles
a violent upheaval, disturbance, or agitation, esp a social one
(usually plural) informal uncontrollable laughterI was in convulsions
Derived forms of convulsion
convulsionary, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Cultural definitions for convulsion
convulsion
A severe, often violent involuntary contraction of the muscles. Convulsions may be caused by high fevers or poisoning and often accompany such diseases such as epilepsy.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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