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convulsion in Finnish

convulsion in Finnish is kouristus, kohtaus, mullistus — convulsion means a sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.

convulsion in Finnish

kouristus
noun
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
kohtaus
noun
An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
mullistus
noun
Violent turmoil.

What does "convulsion" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
  2. noun A fit of helpless laughter that someone cannot control.
  3. noun A period of severe upheaval or disorder.
    "Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis."
  4. noun Relating to or caused by hysteria.
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convulsion in a sentence

  • Earthquakes and convulsions of nature shake Earth on a regular basis.

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What is "convulsion" in Finnish?
"convulsion" in Finnish is kouristus, kohtaus, mullistus. convulsion means: A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
Are there other ways to say "convulsion" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "convulsion": kouristus, kohtaus, mullistus.
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