Convulsion

//kənˈvʌlʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "convulsion" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

anticonvulsion convulsional convulsionary convulsionism convulsionist electroconvulsion hemiconvulsion photoconvulsion post-micturition convulsion syndrome

Context

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

attack commotion disruption disturbance flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah hurly burly ictus kerfuffle raptus seizure to-do trouble

Type Of (IsA)

disease disturbance seizure trouble

Related Terms

convulsant convulse convulsive

Related Terms

contraction muscular paroxysm paroxysmal turmoil

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