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spasm

noun as in twitch, fit

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Although she was only referred for diagnosis when she was 18, she's been experiencing tics - involuntary spasms - since she was 12.

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He and other scholars note similarities between the deployment of troops to American cities, widespread disillusionment with the Supreme Court, and spasms of political violence — especially from disaffected young men.

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The disease begins with seizures, cognitive decline and involuntary muscle spasms, and progresses to dementia, coma and eventually death.

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The Red Roses were also forced to replace starting prop Hannah Botterman, who had to leave the field due to back spasms in the first half.

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Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps and spasms that usually occur in the legs and abdomen followed by heavy sweating.

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