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convulsion in German

convulsion in German is Konvulsion, Krampf — convulsion means a sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.

convulsion in German

Konvulsion
noun
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
Krampf
noun
(medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.

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 German?
"convulsion" in German is Konvulsion, Krampf. convulsion means: A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
Are there other ways to say "convulsion" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "convulsion": Konvulsion, Krampf.
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