Significats de spasmodic contraction en anglès

Larynx exposed waiting for larynx to relax its spasmodic contraction.]

During intercourse, I am told, there is continuous spasmodic contraction of various parts of the vagina and vulva.

The removal of these glands in animals produces a condition resembling acute poisoning accompanied by spasmodic contraction of the muscles.

Finally, his frustration culminated in a spasmodic contraction of nearly every muscle in his body, and he came abruptly awake.

A man who was troubled with spasmodic contraction of the throat once went to a doctor in alarm and distress.

In the act of yawning, the tears are apparently due solely to the spasmodic contraction of the muscles round the eyes.

In medical terms, it stimulates the vasomotor centers, and the spasmodic contraction of the blood-vessels causes the blood to flow quickly.

I do not like to have you dwell upon that subject, said her uncle, with a spasmodic contraction of his lips.

It is a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, often caused by gas or wind or too much food in the baby's stomach.

During coition, their contents are forcibly expelled by a spasmodic contraction of the muscles which surround them and the ducts leading from them.

The lower animals frequently attempt to drink water even though the act brings on a spasmodic contraction of the swallowing (deglutitory) muscles.

LOCKJAW.-Thisis an acute infectious disease that is characterized by spasmodic contractions of voluntary muscles.

The physiognomy, the spasmodic contractions of the muscles of the face, manifested the cruel agony which they suffered.

This disease is an affection of the nervous system, which is characterized by spasmodic contractions of certain muscles.

Dr. Corson, of Savannah, Georgia, reports six cases, characterized by agonizing pains, spasmodic contractions like those of tetanus, and grave general symptoms.

"Dulac," said Bonbright, leaning forward as though drawn by spasmodic contraction of tense muscles, "is this true?"