Found 3 items, similar to CONVULSION.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: convulsion kejang, sawan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: convulsion convulsion n 1: a sudden uncontrollable attack; “a paroxysm of giggling”; “a fit of coughing”; “convulsions of laughter” [syn: paroxysm, fit] 2: violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles 3: a violent disturbance; “the convulsions of the stock market” [syn: turmoil, upheaval] 4: a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval
English → English (gcide) Definition: Convulsion Convulsion \Con*vul"sion\, n. [L. convulsio: cf. F. convulsion.] 1. (Med.) An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body. [1913 Webster] 2. Any violent and irregular motion or agitation; a violent shaking; a tumult; a commotion. [1913 Webster] Those two massy pillars, With horrible convulsion, to and fro He tugged, he shook, till down they came. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Times of violence and convulsion. --Ames. Syn: Agitation; commotion; tumult; disturbance. [1913 Webster]