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con⋅vul⋅sive

  [kuhn-vuhl-siv]
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–adjective
1. of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms.
2. producing or accompanied by convulsion: convulsive rage.
Origin:
1605–15; < L convulsīvus. See convulse, -ive

Related forms:
con⋅vul⋅sive⋅ly, adverb
con⋅vul⋅sive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. spasmodic.
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con·vul·sive   (kən-vŭl'sĭv)   
adj.  

  1. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.

  2. Having or producing convulsions.

con·vul'sive·ly adv., con·vul'sive·ness n.
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Main Entry: con·vul·sive
Pronunciation: k&n-'v&l-siv
Function: adjective
1 : constituting or producing a convulsion<convulsive disorders>
2 : caused by or affected with convulsions <convulsive motions> <convulsive children> —con·vul·sive·ly adverb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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convulsive con·vul·sive (kən-vŭl'sĭv)
adj.

  1. Characterized by or having the nature of convulsions.

  2. Having or producing convulsions.

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