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spasm

4 entries found.

Main Entry:
spasm Listen to the pronunciation of spasm
Pronunciation:
\ˈspaz-əm\
Function:
noun
1 : an involuntary and abnormal contraction of muscle or muscle fibers or of a hollow organ (as an artery, the colon, or the esophagus) that consists largely of involuntary muscle fibers 2 : the state or condition of a muscle or organ affected with spasms <the renal artery went into spasm>

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