spasmogenic

spasmogenic
Causing spasms. [spasmo- + G. -gen, producing]

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spas·mo·gen·ic .spaz-mə-'jen-ik adj inducing spasm

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spas·mo·gen·ic (spaz″mo-jenґik) relating to the production of or causing spasms.

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