convulsion
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Convulsion begins: a Bacchic ecstasy of vino nero, roaring scooters, rock 'n' roll.
From Time Magazine Archive
Memory bears Convulsion, not contempt; no palling sting That waits on base affections.
From Count Alarcos; a Tragedy by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
"Convulsion," was a word that held a terror for Kate above any other in the medical books.
From A Daughter of the Land by Stratton-Porter, Gene
What is to be done in Case a Convulsion happens by reason of a wounded Nerve or Tendon?
From The Compleat Surgeon or, the whole Art of Surgery explain'd in a most familiar Method. by Le Clerc, Charles Gabriel
Simple Convulsion Fits, which are not epileptic, are frequently of a long Continuance, persevering, with very few and short Intervals, for Days and even for Weeks.
From Advice to the people in general, with regard to their health by Tissot, S. A. D. (Samuel Auguste David)
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