convulsion
[ kuh n-vuhl-shuh n ]
/ kənˈvʌl ʃən /
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.
Nearby words
convolvulaceous, convolvulus, convoy, convulsant, convulse, convulsion, convulsionary, convulsive, convulsive disorder, conway, conwy
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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
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Medicine definitions for convulsion
convulsion
[ kən-vŭl′shən ]
n.
An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction or a series of such contractions.seizure
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Culture 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.
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