Spasms: meaning, definitions and examples
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spasms
[ หspรฆzษmz ]
muscle contraction
Spasms are sudden, involuntary contractions of a muscle or group of muscles. They can cause pain and discomfort, often resulting in a brief tightening or twitching sensation. Spasms may occur in various muscles throughout the body, including skeletal and smooth muscles.
Synonyms
contraction, cramp, spasm, twitch.
Examples of usage
- She experienced muscle spasms after her workout.
- The athlete suffered from cramps and spasms during the game.
- Spasms in her back made it difficult to stand up straight.
Translations
Translations of the word "spasms" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espasmos
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅเคเคผเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Spasmen
๐ฎ๐ฉ spasme
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะฐะทะผะธ
๐ต๐ฑ skurcze
๐ฏ๐ต ็ๆฃ
๐ซ๐ท spasmes
๐ช๐ธ espasmos
๐น๐ท spazmlar
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฒฝ๋ จ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุดูุฌุงุช
๐จ๐ฟ kลeฤe
๐ธ๐ฐ kลฤe
๐จ๐ณ ็ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ krฤi
๐ฎ๐ธ spasmar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฟะฐะทะผะดะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ spazmlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ espasmos
Etymology
The word 'spasm' originates from the Greek word 'spasmos,' which means 'a pulling or twitching.' This term was adapted into Latin as 'spasmus,' retaining its connection to sudden movements or contractions. The adoption of 'spasm' into English occurred during the late Middle Ages, around the 14th century, as a medical term describing involuntary muscle contractions. Over the centuries, its usage expanded beyond medical contexts to describe various involuntary sensations and movements in both the body and other areas, such as emotional or political situations. The term has since become a common descriptor for phenomena related to abrupt or involuntary reactions.