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spasm

The correct spelling is spasm.

How to pronounce spasm

/ˈspæz.əm/
noun

IPA: /ˈspæz.əm/

Say it like: Spa-sm

The correct spelling is spasm. A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ.
  2. 2.A violent, excruciating seizure of pain.
  3. 3.A sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

verb

  1. 1.To produce and undergo a spasm.

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