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spasm
[/spæzəm/]
noun
pl: spasms
espasmo
1.
A sudden involuntary contraction of muscles
She experienced a painful spasm in her leg.
Ela teve um espasmo doloroso na perna.
2.
A sudden burst or fit of activity or emotion
The crowd erupted in a spasm of applause.
A multidão explodiu em um espasmo de aplausos.
3.
A brief, sudden, involuntary movement or series of movements
The patient's spasm lasted only a few seconds.
O espasmo do paciente durou apenas alguns segundos.
Synonyms
contraction
twitch
convulsion
jerk
fit
paroxysm
Antonyms
relaxation
stillness
calm
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
espasmo
standard medical term
Rio de Janeiro
espasmo
standard usage
São Paulo
espasmo
standard usage
Portugal
espasmo
standard medical term
Related Idioms & Phrases
spasm of coughing
muscle spasm
spasm of laughter
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