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Does paroxysm mean a sudden convulsion seizure or spasm?

Yes, paroxysm can refer to a sudden occurrence or intensification of a symptom like convulsion, seizure, or spasm. It is often used to describe a sudden and intense outburst or episode of a condition.


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What is the difference between relapse and recurrence?

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What is the purpose of a urinary diversion?

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What is recurence?

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What is the difference between epidemic and endemic in term of community?

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What is acute intrathoracic?

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What does it mean when a disease is described as idiopathic?

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Which homophone means to burn with a sudden flam?

The homophone that means to burn with a sudden flame is "flare." It can refer to a sudden bright light or a sudden burst of flame or energy.


What is the medical term meaning sudden attack?

Paroxysm means sudden attack.


What homophone means to burn with sudden flame?

A word that means to burn with sudden flame is flare. The homophone for flare is flair. Sear can also mean to burn with a sudden flame, and its homophone is sere.