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paroxysmOne entry found for paroxysm. Main Entry: par·ox·ysmPronunciation: 'pa-r&k-"si-z&m also p&-'räk- Function: noun Etymology: Middle English paroxism, from Medieval Latin paroxysmus, from Greek paroxysmos, from paroxynein to stimulate, from para- + oxynein to provoke, from oxys sharp -- more at OXYGEN 1 : a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : CONVULSION <a paroxysm of coughing> 2 : a sudden violent emotion or action : OUTBURST <a paroxysm of rage> - par·ox·ys·mal
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