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spasmodic
/spæzˈmɒd.ɪk/
noun
A medicine for suppressing spasms.
Similar: antispasmodic
Synonymsantispasmodic
adjective
Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
"spasmodic asthma"
Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
"spasmodic zeal or industry"
Similar: patchy, stop-start
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