| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| spasm | (noun) (pathology) sudden constriction of a hollow organ (as a blood vessel) | - |
| (noun) a painful and involuntary muscular contraction | Synonyms: cramp, muscle spasm | |
| spasmolysis | (noun) the relaxation or relief of muscle spasms | - |
| spasmolytic | (noun) a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) | Synonyms: antispasmodic, antispasmodic agent |
| spastic | (noun) a person suffering from spastic paralysis | - |
| spasticity | (noun) the quality of moving or acting in spasms | - |