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   Con·vulse

   /kənˈvəlz/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a person) suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs: "she convulsed, collapsing to the floor with the pain"
   • ▪ (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements: "she rocked backward and forward, convulsed with helpless mirth"
   • 2. throw (a country) into violent social or political upheaval: "a wave of mass strikes convulsed the Ruhr, Berlin, and central Germany"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from Latin convuls- ‘pulled violently, wrenched’, from the verb convellere, from con- ‘together’ + vellere ‘to pull’.

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2. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONVULSED Synonyms | Collins English Thesaurus

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   May 9, 2024 · Synonyms for CONVULSED in English: rolling in the aisles, roaring with laughter, giggling, chuckling, sniggering, cracking up, chortling, guffawing, tittering, in ...

3. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › spasticitySpasticity management for spinal cord injury - Mayo Clinic

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   May 4, 2024 · Overview. Spasticity is a form of muscle overactivity. It occurs when there's disruption in communication from the brain and spinal cord to the muscles. Spasticity can happen after a spinal cord injury. It also may result from another injury or an illness.

4. www.reddit.com › r › NoStupidQuestionsWhy don't human bodies convulse after a beheading?

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   This usually comes in the form of gradual tensing and extension of certain body parts, such as is the case with the fencing response and decorticate and cerebrate posturing. People are also known to convulse and/or perform repetitive, unconscious movements after being shot in the head (and surviving for some time). 1. Award. DragemD. • 2 min ...

5. www.askdifference.com › convulsion-vs-tremorConvulsion vs. Tremor — What’s the Difference?

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   May 2, 2024 · Key Differences. Convulsions are characterized by sudden, uncontrollable muscle contractions that can affect the entire body, often associated with neurological disorders such as epilepsy.

6. petkeen.com › epilepsy-seizures-in-cats-vet-answerEpilepsy and Seizures in Cats: Causes, Signs ... - Pet Keen

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   4 days ago · Epilepsy is a chronic condition characterized by recurring episodes of seizure activity. The seizure itself is a sudden increase in the electrical activity of the brain, which results in a variety of visible activity in the body, including involuntary twitching, tremors, or convulsions.

7. www.verywellmind.com › how-spirituality-canSpirituality: Definition, Types, Benefits, and How to Practice

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   May 6, 2024 · Signs of Spirituality . Spirituality is not a single path or belief system. There are many ways to experience spirituality and the benefits of a spiritual experience. How you define spirituality will vary. For some people, it's the belief in a higher power or a specific religious practice.

8. childmind.org › article › the-power-of-mindfulnessThe Power of Mindfulness - Child Mind Institute

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   May 15, 2024 · It helps you stay in the present instead of worrying about the past or future. There are many benefits of mindfulness for teenagers, and even young kids. It can be especially helpful for those who are easily upset or impulsive, including kids with ADHD, depression, anxiety or autism. Scientific studies have proven that mindfulness works.