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spasm

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/ˈspæz.əm/ · spa-sm

a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.

Meanings

nounformal

a sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement.

ایک اچانک غیر ارادی پٹھوں کا سکڑاؤ یا جھڑک.

تھرتھراہٹ

thartharahat

Synonyms

twitchconvulsioncrampجھٹکاسکڑاؤجھٹکا

Antonyms

relaxationcalmآرامسکون

Common Collocations

  • muscular spasm
  • spasm of pain
  • spasm attack

Example Sentences

He felt a sudden spasm in his leg while running.

دوڑتے ہوئے اسے اپنے پاوں میں اچانک تھرتھراہٹ محسوس ہوئی.

Daudte hue usay apnay paon mein achanak thartharahat mehsoos hui.

The spasm in her back caused her to wince in pain.

اس کی پیٹھ میں تھرتھراہٹ نے اسے درد میں چیخنے پر مجبور کر دیا.

Us ki peeth mein thartharahat ne usay dard mein cheekhne par majboor kar diya.

Doctors often treat muscle spasms with relaxation techniques.

ڈاکٹر اکثر پٹھوں کی تھرتھراہٹ کا علاج آرام کی تکنیکوں سے کرتے ہیں.

Doctor aksar pathon ki thartharahat ka ilaaj aaram ki takneekon se karte hain.

Easily Confused With

twitch:A twitch is usually more intermittent and less intense than a spasm, which is often stronger and more sustained.

Word Family

spasmodic
adjectiveتھرتھراتی
spasmolytic
adjectiveشدت دور کرنے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'spasm' as a sudden 'spurt' of muscle activity.

Imagine a muscle suddenly contracting and jumping.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "spasmos" — a pulling

First known use: 17th century

The term 'spasm' has its roots in the Greek word 'spasmos', which means a pulling or twitching, often associated with muscular contractions. Its use in English dates back to the early 17th century.