paroxysmal

[par-uhk-siz-uhm]

par·ox·ysm

[par-uhk-siz-uhm]
noun
1.
any sudden, violent outburst; a fit of violent action or emotion: paroxysms of rage.
2.
Pathology. a severe attack or a sudden increase in intensity of a disease, usually recurring periodically.

Origin:
1570–80; earlier paroxismos < Greek paroxysmós irritation, derivative of paroxýnein to irritate. See par-, oxy-1, -ism

par·ox·ys·mal, par·ox·ys·mic, adjective
par·ox·ys·mal·ly, adverb
hy·per·par·ox·ysm, noun
post·par·ox·ys·mal, adjective
pre·par·ox·ys·mal, adjective
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Paroxysmal is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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paroxysm (ˈpærəkˌsɪzəm)
 
n
1.  an uncontrollable outburst: a paroxysm of giggling
2.  pathol
 a.  a sudden attack or recurrence of a disease
 b.  any fit or convulsion
 
[C17: via French from Medieval Latin paroxysmus annoyance, from Greek paroxusmos, from paroxunein to goad, from para-1 (intensifier) + oxunein to sharpen, from oxus sharp]
 
parox'ysmal
 
adj
 
parox'ysmic
 
adj
 
parox'ysmally
 
adv

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