Definition of convulsion
1a
: an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
b
: seizure sense 2a
2a
: a violent disturbance
b
: an uncontrolled fit : paroxysm
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The first known use of convulsion was in 1547
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