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convulsion
con·vul·sion
[
kən vúlshən
]
noun
(
plural
con·vul·sions
)
Definition:
1.
uncontrollable shaking:
a violent shaking of the body or limbs caused by uncontrollable muscle contractions, which can be a symptom of brain disorders and other conditions
2.
disturbance:
an extreme disruption or disturbance
(
literary
)
plural noun
con·vul·sions
Definition:
laughter:
fits of laughter
con·vul·sion·ar·y
adjective
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