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paroxysm

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Main Entry: par·ox·ysm
Pronunciation: \ˈpa-rək-ˌsi-zəm also pə-ˈräk-\
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
Date: 15th century

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 \ˌpa-rək-ˈsiz-məl also pə-ˌräk-\ adjective


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