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IPA transcription: [s'pæzəm]

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Noun

  • a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

  • (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

Usage examples

  • The absence of painful spasms and pseudomyotonia differentiates this syndrome from Hoffmann syndrome.
  • Bronchospasms are a serious potential complication of placing a breathing tube during general anesthesia.
  • Find the album titled Spasmolytic
  • Thereafter his appearances were spasmodic as a new generation of batsmen emerged.
  • If cyclospasm is not treated at its early stages, it may lead to myopia.
  • The torn calf muscle may spasm, and contract forcefully.
  • The most serious possible side effects include cardiac arrhythmias and severe bronchospasms.
  • Treatment of bites is usually supportive, administering opiates for pain and benzodiazepines for spasms.
  • Otherwise symptoms may include numbness, muscle spasms, seizures, confusion, or cardiac arrest.
  • Precautions are taken to prevent seizures or larynx spasms.