Used in a Sentence

spasms

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for spasms.

Editorial note

Also, get checked out for bipolar - it's like having a seizure but instead of muscle spasms, you get mood spasms (they actual treat BP with antiseziure drugs).

Examples14
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of spasms gathered in one view.

noun

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

noun

A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.

noun

A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for spasms.

noun

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

noun

A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.

noun

A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

Example sentences

1

Also, get checked out for bipolar - it's like having a seizure but instead of muscle spasms, you get mood spasms (they actual treat BP with antiseziure drugs).

2

Otherwise, the most common side effects that could happen is that the stimulation causes some spasms or tingling.

3

It acts on the same receptor as Baclofen, a prescription drug that's used to relieve muscle spasms and spasticity.

4

During a febrile seizure, a child often has spasms or jerking movements and may lose consciousness.

5

Dystonias are neurological disorders that can cause muscle spasms and cramping and do not go away with rest, anti-inflammatories, trigger point therapy, etc.

6

Muscle stiffness or spasms are a persistent problem for people with paralyzing injuries.

7

I was having chronic muscle spasms in my right shoulder blade area, and the physical therapist used therapeutic ultrasound on me.

8

I use Diazepam to control muscle spasms and cramps caused by a neurological disorder.

9

Basically this means I have severe muscle spasms all over my body; sometimes so bad that I will fall or injure myself and flop around looking like someone with epilepsy.

10

For myself, a standing desk prevents me from reinjuring my lower back and potentially missing out on a couple days of work due to back spasms.

11

They'd just be the equivalent of unconscious muscle spasms.

12

The doctor claimed it was muscle spasms.

Quote examples

1

I don't think the comparison is apt; a person with Tourette's has "spasms" (everyone knows about the verbal, but also has muscular manifestation).

2

In most cases also an ineffectual retching followed, producing violent spasms, which in some cases ceased soon after, in others much later.” I wonder what this sounds like?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use spasms in a sentence?

Also, get checked out for bipolar - it's like having a seizure but instead of muscle spasms, you get mood spasms (they actual treat BP with antiseziure drugs).

What does spasms mean?

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

What part of speech is spasms?

spasms is commonly used as noun.