spasmus


spasmus

 [spaz´mus] (L.) spasm.spasmus nu´tans nodding spasm.

spasm

(spazm), A sudden involuntary contraction of one or more muscles; includes cramps, and contractures. Synonym(s): muscle spasm, spasmus [G. spasmos]

spasm

(spazm) A sudden involuntary contraction of one or more muscle groups; includes cramps, contractures.
Synonym(s): muscle spasm, spasmus.
[G. spasmos]