convulsive
convulsive
Definition
con·vul·sive (-siv)
adjective
- having the nature of a convulsion
- having, producing, or marked by convulsions
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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