Definition of spasmodic

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Spasmodic (a.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma..

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Stutter :: Stutter (v. t. & i.) To hesitate or stumble in uttering words; to speak with spasmodic repetition or pauses; to stammer.
Larypgismus :: Larypgismus (n.) A spasmodic state of the glottis, giving rise to contraction or closure of the opening..
Spasmodical :: Spasmodical (a.) Same as Spasmodic, a..
Vellicate :: Vellicate (v. i.) To move spasmodically; to twitch; as, a nerve vellicates..
Tic :: Tic (n.) A local and habitual convulsive motion of certain muscles; especially, such a motion of some of the muscles of the face; twitching; velication; -- called also spasmodic tic..
Valerian :: Valerian (n.) Any plant of the genus Valeriana. The root of the officinal valerian (V. officinalis) has a strong smell, and is much used in medicine as an antispasmodic..
Volvulus :: Volvulus (n.) The spasmodic contraction of the intestines which causes colic.
Musk :: Musk (n.) A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the consistence of honey, obtained from a bag being behind the navel of the male musk deer. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is specially remarkable for its powerful and enduring odor. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various other animals, having a similar odor..
Antispastic :: Antispastic (a.) Counteracting spasms; antispasmodic.
Spasmodic :: Spasmodic (a.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma..
Antispasmodic :: Antispasmodic (a.) Good against spasms.
Agitato :: Agitato (a.) Sung or played in a restless, hurried, and spasmodic manner..
Startish :: Startingly (adv.) By sudden fits or starts; spasmodically.
Spasmatical :: Spasmatical (a.) Spasmodic.
Vomiting :: Vomiting (n.) The spasmodic ejection of matter from the stomach through the mouth.
Antispasmodic :: Antispasmodic (n.) A medicine which prevents or allays spasms or convulsions.
Paroxysm :: Paroxysm (n.) Any sudden and violent emotion; spasmodic passion or action; a convulsion; a fit.
Spasmodic :: Spasmodic (n.) A medicine for spasm.
Castoreum :: Castoreum (n.) A peculiar bitter orange-brown substance, with strong, penetrating odor, found in two sacs between the anus and external genitals of the beaver; castor; -- used in medicine as an antispasmodic, and by perfumers..
Start :: Start (n.) A convulsive motion, twitch, or spasm; a spasmodic effort..
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