An abnormal, involuntary contraction of the muscles most typically seen with certain seizure disorders. The term convulsion is sometimes used as a synonym for seizure, but not all seizures are characterized by convulsions. A person having convulsions appears to be shaking rapidly and without control. Other possible causes of convulsions include fev [..]

A condition in which muscles contract and relax quickly and cause uncontrolled shaking of the body. Head injuries, high fevers, some medical disorders, and certain drugs can cause convulsions. They ma [..]

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1580s, from Latin convulsionem (nominative convulsio), noun of action from past participle stem of convellere "to tear loose," from com- "together" (see com-) + vellere "to pl [..]

The violent involuntary contractions of a group of muscles.

paroxysm: a sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter" violent [..]

n. A violent and abnormal muscular contraction of the body.

An older term for a tonic-clonic seizure.

noun. A non-deliberate, standardized, aggressive muscle contraction, sometimes of tonic nature, sometimes of clonic nature.

Spanish word for "convulsion."

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also known as a seizure. An uncontrollable contraction of muscles that can result in sudden movement or loss of control.

(n) a sudden uncontrollable attack(n) violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles(n) a violent disturbance(n) a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

A seizure.

Rapid uncontrollable shaking of the body caused by muscles contracting and relaxing repeatedly.

A seizure-like event occurring during withdrawal from or intoxication by alcohol or another drug. It is characterized by loss of consciousness and muscular rigidity (accompanied by temporary cessation of respiration), followed by non-purposive jerking of the limbs and

A condition marked by recurrent Seizures that occur during the first 4-6 weeks of Life despite an otherwise benign neonatal course. Autosomal dominant familial and sporadic Forms have been identified. [..]

A Childhood Seizure Disorder characterized by rhythmic electrical Brain discharges of generalized onset. Clinical features include a sudden cessation of ongoing activity usually without loss of postur [..]

Seizures that occur during a febrile episode. It is a common condition, affecting 2-5% of Children Aged 3 months to five years. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance has been identified in some [..]

A Generalized Seizure Disorder characterized by recurrent major motor Seizures. The initial brief tonic phase is marked by trunk flexion followed by diffuse extension of the trunk and extremities. The [..]

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