convulsion
con·vul·sion
noun
1.
a sudden uncontrollable attack
- “a paroxysm of giggling”
- “a fit of coughing”
- “convulsions of laughter”
2.
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
3.
4.
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
Origin
From Latin convulsiō, from convellō.
Phrases
- post-micturition convulsion syndrome
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