Definition of Convolsion
Con*vul"sion (?), n. [L.
convulsio: cf. F. convulsion.] 1.
(Med.) An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary
contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body.
2. Any violent and irregular motion or
agitation; a violent shaking; a tumult; a commotion.
Those two massy pillars,
With horrible convulsion, to and fro
He tugged, he shook, till down they came.
Milton.
Times of violence and convulsion.
Ames.
Syn. -- Agitation; commotion; tumult; disturbance.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- An intense, paroxysmal, involuntary muscular contraction.
- An uncontrolled fit, as of laughter; a paroxysm.
- Violent turmoil.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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