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convulsive Definition

con·vul·sive (-siv)

adjective

  1. having the nature of a convulsion
  2. having, producing, or marked by convulsions

convulsive Related Forms
con·vul·sively adverb con·vul·sive·ness noun
convulsive Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • epilepticus: In the rare event that a caller goes into convulsive status epilepticus during their call to the helpline.
  • seizure: There are things you can do to help someone who is having a convulsive seizure.
  • disorder: Particular caution is advised in those patients with convulsive disorders.
  • movement: It passes from one position to another by a convulsive movement, however, much the patient may strive to the contrary.
  • therapy: Many, many years ( well over 30 ) I did have electro convulsive therapy.
  • attack: It seemed to me that he was making desperate efforts to restrain a convulsive attack of laughter.

Modifying Another Word

  • even: Slippery elm quickly stops violent diarrhea and allays even convulsive vomiting.

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