English Explanatory Dictionary

convulsion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
  2. An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
  3. Violent turmoil.
  4. Hysteric in nature.

Pronunciation

/kənˈvʌlʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-convulsion.wav

Word forms

convulsion convulsions

Etymology

From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.

Related words

convulsant convulse convulsive

Derived words

anticonvulsion convulsional convulsionary convulsionism convulsionist electroconvulsion hemiconvulsion photoconvulsion post-micturition convulsion syndrome
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