Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

convulsion

noun

/kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

Definition

A sudden, violent, and uncontrollable shaking movement of the body.

Examples

She experienced a convulsion during the seizure, which lasted several minutes.
The patient was given medication to help control the convulsions caused by the neurological disorder.
Some children may experience convulsions as a response to high fever.

Meaning

Convulsion often refers to a medical condition characterized by involuntary contractions of the muscles, typically associated with disorders like epilepsy.