Definition of convulsion
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Examples of convulsion in a Sentence
the Russian Revolution was one of the major convulsions of the 20th century
Recent Examples of convulsion from the Web
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The influx causes the nerve cells to fire constantly, leading to convulsion of the insect, paralysis and eventually death.
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During Donald Trump’s first three months in the White House, America found ways to compartmentalize the convulsions of Washington.
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In October of 1924, workers in the TEL building began collapsing, going into convulsions, babbling deliriously.
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First Known Use of convulsion
1547
CONVULSION Defined for English Language Learners
convulsion
playDefinition of convulsion for English Language Learners
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medical : a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control
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: a sudden experience of something (such as laughter) that shakes or moves your body
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: a sudden change or disturbance that affects a country, organization, etc.
CONVULSION Defined for Kids
convulsion
playDefinition of convulsion for Students
: an attack of powerful involuntary muscular contractions
Medical Dictionary
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