violent spasm

Examples (10)

• The patient suffered a violent spasm shortly after the injection.
• A violent spasm of coughing shook his entire frame.
• The animal's leg gave one last violent spasm before it died.
• He was suddenly seized by a violent spasm of pain in his lower back.
• The doctor noted a violent spasm in the patient's abdominal muscles.
• An electric shock can cause a violent spasm throughout the body.
• She tried to scream, but a violent spasm of the throat choked the sound.
• The athlete had to withdraw from the race due to a violent spasm in his calf.
• Certain toxins are known to induce violent spasms in the nervous system.
• A violent spasm of laughter suddenly overcame the entire classroom.