Definition of Spasm

contraction of a muscle

Examples of Spasm in a sentence

Hiccups are usually due to spasm created by the diaphragm.  🔊

Due to lack of sleep, the woman grew tired and her eye began to spasm.  🔊

Erin’s grandfather clutched his heart thinking he was having a heart attack, but instead it was just a heart spasm.  🔊

After three football practices, Tony grabbed his arm due to a painful spasm.  🔊

As the paramedic pulled the injured woman from the car crash, he noticed a heart spasm and her lacerated leg.  🔊

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