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   con·vul·sion

   /kənˈvəlSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden, violent, irregular movement of a limb or of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children: "toxic side effects like convulsions" Similar fitseizureparoxysmspasmattackmuscular contractionsthroestechnical:ictus
   • ▪ uncontrollable laughter: "the audience collapsed in convulsions" Similar fits of laughterparoxysms of laughtergales of laughterpeals of laughteruncontrollable laughterinformal:hystericsstitches
   • ▪ an earthquake or other violent or major movement of the earth's crust: "the violent convulsions of tectonic plates"
   • 2. a violent social or political upheaval: "the convulsions of 1939–45" Similar upheavaleruptionturmoilturbulencedisruptionagitationdisturbanceunrestdisorderfurorupsettumultchaosearthquakecataclysmstormSturm und Drang

   Word Origin mid 16th century (originally in the sense ‘cramp, spasm’): from Latin convulsio(n-), from the verb convellere (see convulse).

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2. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 324330Convulsions: Causes, definition, and treatment - Medical News...

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   Oct 27, 2022 · Convulsions are rapid, involuntary muscle contractions that cause uncontrollable shaking and limb movement. Convulsions are common in epileptic seizures but can also result...

3. www.verywellhealth.com › what-is-a-convulsion-4144876What Is a Convulsion? - Verywell Health

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   Jul 24, 2023 · A convulsion is an episode characterized by erratic movements and impairments of consciousness. Find out what can cause a convulsion.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › convulsionConvulsion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CONVULSION is an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles. How to use convulsion in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONVULSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONVULSION definition: 1. a sudden movement of the muscles in your body that you cannot control, caused by illness or…. Learn more.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › ConvulsionConvulsion - Wikipedia

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   A convulsion is a medical condition where the body muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in uncontrolled shaking. [1] Because epileptic seizures typically include convulsions, the term convulsion is often used as a synonym for seizure. [1]

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesSeizure: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Types

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   Jul 15, 2024 · The most recognizable symptoms of a seizure are a temporary loss of consciousness and uncontrollable movements (convulsions). Not all seizures look the same. You might stop what you’re doing and stare off into space for a few seconds. You might jerk your arm or feel your muscles twitch.

8. www.healthline.com › health › convulsionsConvulsions Can Occur With Some Seizures: Learn What They Mean - ...

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   Mar 22, 2019 · A convulsion is an episode in which you experience rigidity and uncontrolled muscle spasms along with altered consciousness. The spasms cause jerky motions that generally...