Spasmodic
21spasmodic — /spæzˈmɒdɪk / (say spaz modik) adjective 1. relating to or of the nature of a spasm; characterised by spasms. 2. resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden and violent, but brief; intermittent: spasmodic efforts. 3. given to or characterised by bursts… …
22Spasmodic torticollis — Classification and external resources Muscles of the neck ICD 10 G24.3 …
23Spasmodic dysphonia — (or laryngeal dystonia) is a voice disorder characterized by involuntary movements of one or more muscles of the larynx (vocal folds or voice box) during speech.[1] Contents 1 Types of spasmodic dysphonia 1.1 Adductor spasmodic dysphonia …
24Spasmodic poets — Spasmodic is a term applied by William Edmonstoune Aytoun to a group of British poets of the Victorian era, certainly with some derogatory as well as humorous intention. The epithet itself is attributed, by Thomas Carlyle, to Lord Byron.… …
25Spasmodic croup — Spasmodic Spas mod ic, a. [Gr. ?; ? a convulsion + ? likeness: cf. F. spasmotique.] 1. (Med.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma. [1913 Webster] 2. Soon relaxed or… …
26Spasmodic stricture — Spasmodic Spas mod ic, a. [Gr. ?; ? a convulsion + ? likeness: cf. F. spasmotique.] 1. (Med.) Of or pertaining to spasm; consisting in spasm; occuring in, or characterized by, spasms; as, a spasmodic asthma. [1913 Webster] 2. Soon relaxed or… …
27Spasmodic Caress — were an English post punk/New Wave band that played many gigs along the East coast and in Ipswich, Colchester and London between 1979 and 1984. They recorded a track for the 4AD Records 12 compilation Presage(s) in 1980 and also released an album …
28spasmodic dysmenorrhea — n dysmenorrhea associated with painful contractions of the uterus * * * 1. primary d. 2. primary dysmenorrhea characterized by spasms of acute intermittent pain in the lower abdomen, low back or inner thighs beginning on the first day of… …
29Spasmodic School — noun A group of 19c British poets, PJ Bailey, Sydney Dobell, Alexander Smith, etc, whose works were marked by over strained and unnatural sentiment and expression • • • Main Entry: ↑spasm …
30Spasmodic dysphonia — A voice disorder, also called laryngeal dystonia, caused by involuntary movements of one or more muscles of the larynx or voice box. People who have spasmodic dysphonia may have occasional difficulty saying a word or two or they may experience… …
