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1spasmodic — adjective /spæzˈmɒd.ɪk,spæzˈmɑ.dɪk/ a) Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles. b) Convulsive; consisting of spasms. See Also: spasm …
2inspiratory spasm — spasmodic contraction of the muscles of inhalation …
3Spasm — A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the muscle clenching tightly. A spasm of the coronary artery can cause angina. Spasms in various types of tissue may be caused by stress, medication, over exercise, or …
4torticollis — /tawr ti kol is/, n. Pathol. a condition in which the neck is twisted and the head inclined to one side, caused by spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the neck. Also called wryneck. [1805 15; < NL, equiv. to L tort(us) twisted (see TORT) + i… …
5ankle jerk — noun : a reflex downward movement of the foot due to a spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the calf caused by sudden extension of the leg or by striking the Achilles tendon above the heel * * * a reflex extension of the foot, caused by… …
6paraplegia — Paralysis of both lower extremities and, generally, the lower trunk. [para + plege, a stroke] ataxic p. progressive ataxia and paresis of the leg muscles due to sclerosis of the lateral and posterior funiculi of the …
7sneeze — 1. To expel air from the nose and mouth by an involuntary spasmodic contraction of the muscles of expiration. 2. An act of sneezing; a reflex excited by an irritation of the mucous membrane of the nose or, sometimes, by a bright …
8ankle jerk — n a reflex downward movement of the foot produced by a spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the calf in response to sudden extension of the leg or the striking of the Achilles tendon above the heel called also Achilles reflex …
9carpopedal spasm — car·po·ped·al spasm .kär pə .ped əl , .pēd n a spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the hands and feet or esp. of the wrists and ankles in disorders such as alkalosis and tetany * * * see spasm * * * spasm of the hand or foot, or of the thumbs …
10torticollis — tor•ti•col•lis [[t]ˌtɔr tɪˈkɒl ɪs[/t]] n. pat a condition in which the neck is twisted and the head inclined to one side, caused by spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the neck Also called wryneck • Etymology: 1805–15; < NL, = L tort(us)… …
