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σπασμός — meaning in English

spasmos

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English meaning

  • convulsion noun A sudden, violent fit in which the muscles jerk uncontrollably.
  • fit adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  • spasm noun A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or group of muscles.

Senses

σπασμός is used for these senses in English:

  • convulsion (medicine) An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
  • convulsion An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
  • fit A seizure or convulsion.
  • spasm A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
  • spasm A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.

convulsion — full definition

  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.
  4. noun Relating to or caused by hysteria.

fit — full definition

  1. adj Physically healthy and in good shape.
  2. adj Suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose.
  3. adj (UK, informal) Sexually attractive; good-looking.
  4. verb To be the correct size or shape for something or someone.
  5. verb To match or agree with something.
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