paroxysm | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a sudden uncontrollable attack | |
Synonyms: | fit convulsion | |
Examples: | "a paroxysm of giggling" "a fit of coughing" "convulsions of laughter" |
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Related terms: | attack | |
Similar spelling: |
paroxysmal |
paroxysm | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a sudden uncontrollable attack | |
Synonyms: | fit convulsion | |
Examples: | "a paroxysm of giggling" "a fit of coughing" "convulsions of laughter" |
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Related terms: | attack | |
Similar spelling: |
paroxysmal |