convulsion

nouns

a sudden uncontrollable attack

"a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing"; "convulsions of laughter"

convulsion, fit, paroxysm

violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles

convulsion

is derived from

is derived from

is derived from

is a type of (narrower)

a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease

"he suffered an epileptic seizure"

a violent disturbance

"the convulsions of the stock market"

convulsion, turmoil, upheaval

a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval

convulsion

is a type of (narrower)

an event causing distress or pain

"what is the trouble?"; "heart trouble"