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spasms

  • plural
    of spasm.
    spasm
    noun
    a sudden, abnormal, involuntary muscular contraction, consisting of a continued muscular contraction tonic spasm or of a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations clonic spasm.

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The Canadian rock duo make up Angine de Poitrine, which translates from French to angina pectoris — a condition of chest pressure caused by spasms of the heart.

From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2026

Glasnow hit the IL Friday because of back spasms, so the question of whom the Dodgers drop from the rotation to make room for Blake Snell is moot for now.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

The condition causes muscle spasms and can affect mobility.

From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026

In 2022, Dion canceled her North America tour due to muscle spasms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

He had a portable, disposable heating pad wrapped around his midsection because he thought his lower back was going into spasms.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen