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spasm

noun

(pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

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Word length
5
Starts with
S
Ends with
M
Contains
PA
Scrabble score
9

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ˈspæz.əm

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noun

  1. (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel)

noun

  1. A painful and involuntary muscular contraction

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