Spasm



         


A spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, a group of muscles, or a hollow organ, or a similarly sudden contraction of an orifice. A spasm is usually accompanied by a sudden burst of pain.

By extension, a spasm is also a sudden and temporary burst of energy, activity, or emotion.

See also cramp, angina.

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