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"A sudden and abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles, characterized by either a sustained muscular contraction (tonic spasm) or a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations (clonic spasm). This can occur due to various factors, particularly in the context of pathology." more

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The loud noise caused a spasm of fear in the small puppy.
During the surprise, the cat experienced a spasm in its tail.

Spasm

spaz-uhm
nounA sudden and abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles, characterized by either a sustained muscular contraction (tonic spasm) or a series of alternating muscular contractions and relaxations (clonic spasm). This can occur due to various factors, particularly in the context of pathology.
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Last Updated On: March 25, 2024
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