SPASMS
Noun
spasms
plural of spasm
Verb
spasms
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of spasm
Source: Wiktionary
SPASM
Spasm, n. Etym: [F. spasme, L. spasmus, Gr. Span, v. t.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: An involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles
or muscular fibers.
Note: Spasm are usually either clonic or tonic. In clonic spasm, the
muscles or muscular fibers contract and relax alternately in very
quick succession. In tonic spasm, the contraction is steady and
uniform, and continues for a comparatively long time, as in tetanus.
2. A sudden, violent, and temporary effort or emotion; as, a spasm of
repentance. Cynic spasm (Med.) See under Cynic.
– Spasm of the chest. See Angina pectoris, under Angina.
SPASM
Spasm, n. Etym: [F. spasme, L. spasmus, Gr. Span, v. t.]
1. (Med.)
Definition: An involuntary and unnatural contraction of one or more muscles
or muscular fibers.
Note: Spasm are usually either clonic or tonic. In clonic spasm, the
muscles or muscular fibers contract and relax alternately in very
quick succession. In tonic spasm, the contraction is steady and
uniform, and continues for a comparatively long time, as in tetanus.
2. A sudden, violent, and temporary effort or emotion; as, a spasm of
repentance. Cynic spasm (Med.) See under Cynic.
– Spasm of the chest. See Angina pectoris, under Angina.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition