ECLAMPSIAS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

eclampsias

noun

plural of eclampsia

as in convulsions

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Noun

Signs of infection include high fever, headache, neck stiffness, disorientation, coma, convulsions, muscle weakness, vision loss and paralysis.

— Esther Launstein, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2026
But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of convulsions

Noun

In 2022, Dion was diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome, a rare, debilitating progressive neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms so violent Dion broke ribs.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2026
After Tua Tagovailoa had back spasms in Thursday’s practice, Rush had little opportunity to get reps with the starters and to be ready for the game on short notice.

— Rod Beard, AJC.com, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of spasms

Noun

These results suggest there are potential bodily challenges associated with abstinence that contribute to relapses in alcohol use disorder.

— Marie Doyle, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Left untreated, a Cyclospora infection can persist for weeks or even months, cycling through periods of apparent improvement followed by relapses.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of relapses

Noun

Preparing a tax return can trigger paroxysms of stress at the best of times.

— Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of paroxysms

Noun

Announced just last week, fans are already in throes of excitement, with scores of late-night launch events lined up internationally.

— Kyle MacNeill, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
In 2021, for example, the broader index posted an earnings growth rate of more than 90% — but that was when the market was coming out of the throes of the Covid pandemic.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

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