spasm (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈspæz.əm/
Definition
A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.
Examples
She felt a painful spasm in her lower back after lifting the heavy box.
The athlete suffered a muscle spasm mid-race, forcing him to stop immediately.
A sudden spasm of the diaphragm is the physiological cause of hiccups.
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