Definition of Spasms. Meaning of Spasms. Synonyms of Spasms

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Definition of Spasms

Spasm
Spasm Spasm, n. [F. spasme, L. spasmus, Gr. ?, from ?, ?, to draw, to cause convulsion. Cf. Span, v. t.] 1. (Med.) An involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles or muscular fibers. Note: Spasm are usually either clonic or tonic. In clonic spasm, the muscles or muscular fibers contract and relax alternately in very quick succession. In tonic spasm, the contraction is steady and uniform, and continues for a comparatively long time, as in tetanus. 2. A sudden, violent, and temporary effort or emotion; as, a spasm of repentance. Cynic spasm (Med.) See under Cynic. Spasm of the chest. See Angina pectoris, under Angina.

Meaning of Spasms from wikipedia

- may cause a health problem. A series of spasms, or permanent spasms, is referred to as a "spasmism". Spasms occur when the part of the brain that controls...
- mortis can occur. It mainly occurs during high ATP use. Sometimes, cadaveric spasms can be ****ociated with erotic asphyxiation resulting in death. Matthias...
- Cricopharyngeal spasms occur in the cricopharyngeus muscle of the pharynx. Cricopharyngeal spasm is an uncomfortable but harmless and temporary disorder...
- throat) or a dry cough. It is not clear what causes esophageal spasms. Sometimes esophageal spasms start when someone eats hot or cold foods or drinks. However...
- A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the neck region. The possible causes of neck spasms include:[citation needed] Anxiety Muscle...
- Hemifacial spasm (HFS) is a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by irregular, involuntary muscle contractions (spasms) on one side (hemi-) of the...
- epileptic spasms syndrome (IESS) previously known as West syndrome needs the inclusion of epileptic spasms for diagnosis. Epileptic spasms (also known...
- A spasm band is a musical group that plays a variety of Dixieland, trad jazz, jug band, or skiffle music. The term "spasm" applied to any band (often...
- A spasm of accommodation (also known as a ciliary spasm, an accommodation, or accommodative spasm) is a condition in which the ciliary muscle of the eye...
- characterized by muscle spasms. In the most common type, the spasms begin in the jaw and then progress to the rest of the body. Each spasm usually lasts for...