paroxisme

Definitions of paroxisme
  1. noun
    violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
    synonyms: convulsie, kramp, krimping, spasme, spierkramp, stuip, stuiptrekking
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    types:
    toeval
    convulsions accompanied by impaired consciousness
    absence, petit mal
    a seizure of short duration characterized by momentary unconsciousness and local muscle spasms or twitching
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