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paroxysmal
Variant of paroxysm
noun
- a sudden attack, or intensification of the symptoms, of a disease, usually recurring periodically
- a sudden outburst as of laughter, rage, or sneezing; fit; spasm
Related Forms:
- paroxysmal adjective
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