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- Dictionaryspasm/ˈspaz(ə)m/
noun
- 1. a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement: "shifting heavy loads without help brought on muscular back spasms" Similar
verb
- 1. experience sudden involuntary muscular contractions; twitch convulsively: "my body spasmed violently"
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SPASM definition: 1. an occasion when a muscle suddenly becomes tighter in a way that cannot be controlled: 2. a…. Learn more.
Jan 26, 2024 · A muscle spasm — also known as a charley horse, muscle cramp or twitch — is a sudden, involuntary movement in one or more muscles. Common causes include stress, exercise, or...
A spasm is a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle, [1] a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, such as the bladder. A spasmodic muscle contraction may be caused by many medical conditions, including dystonia. Most commonly, it is a muscle cramp which is accompanied by a sudden burst of pain.
noun. 1. an involuntary muscular contraction, esp one resulting in cramp or convulsion. 2. a sudden burst of activity, emotion, etc.
1. a sudden involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles. 2. a sudden, transitory constriction of a passage, canal, or orifice; spasms usually occur when the nerves supplying muscles are irritated, and are often accompanied by pain. A vasospasm is a rare type that occurs in a blood vessel.
Oct 20, 2023 · What are muscle spasms (muscle cramps)? Muscle spasms (also called muscle cramps) occur when your muscle involuntarily and forcibly contracts uncontrollably and can’t relax. Muscle spasms are normal and quite common. They can involve part or all of a muscle or several muscles in a group. You can get muscle spasms anywhere in your body.
1. : an involuntary and abnormal contraction of muscle or muscle fibers or of a hollow organ (as an artery, the colon, or the esophagus) that consists largely of involuntary muscle fibers. 2. : the state or condition of a muscle or organ affected with spasms. the renal artery went into spasm.
A spasm is a sudden constriction of a muscle or blood vessel. This idea can be generalized to anything that occurs suddenly and lasts a short while. Except for a brief spasm of yard work, you had a perfectly lazy Sunday.
Definition of spasm noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an occasion when a muscle suddenly becomes tighter in a way that cannot be controlled: a muscle / muscular spasm. go into spasm mainly UK My leg suddenly went into spasm. spasm of something. a short period of something, especially something that cannot be controlled: a spasm of guilt / coughing / laughing. See more.
