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8 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Spasm' in a Sentence

"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 chef winced when a spasm of pain shot through his hand while chopping vegetables.
Emily's cat had a spasm, causing it to twitch and jerk unexpectedly while napping.
During the intense yoga pose, she felt a spasm in her neck muscles.
The athlete had a spasm in his leg muscles right before the race, but he still managed to compete.
A spasm of excitement swept through the fans as their team scored the winning goal.
A sudden spasm of fear gripped her when she realized she had lost her passport.
The patient's sudden spasm concerned the doctor, who immediately examined the affected muscle.
A spasm of pride filled her chest as she watched her child receive an award.

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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