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convulsion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kõvuɫˈsɐ̃w̃/con·vul·são

Definition

A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated with brain disorders.

“The patient experienced a convulsion and lost consciousness.”

“Febrile convulsions are relatively common in young children.”

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