Definition of Spasm
Spasm
spas·m


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

e.g. The patient experienced a spasm in her leg during the surgery.

(verb)
to experience a sudden, involuntary contraction or convulsion of a muscle;

e.g. Her body spasmed violently as a result of the abnormal stress on her body.

(noun)
a sudden, brief spell of effort, energy, sensation, etc.;

e.g. A spasm of creativity hit her in the middle of night, so she started painting immediately.



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