Convulsiones (en. Seizures)

/kon-vul-'si-o-nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Spasmodic movements of the body that may be caused by a disease or a temporary attack of the nervous system.

The patient suffered convulsions due to high fever.

El paciente sufrió convulsiones debido a la fiebre alta.

Epileptic seizure characterized by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

Epileptic convulsions can be very dangerous.

Las convulsiones epilépticas pueden ser muy peligrosas.

Body's reaction to a stimulus that causes disruptions in muscle control.

Convulsions can be the result of poisoning.

Las convulsiones pueden ser el resultado de una intoxicación.

From Latin 'convulsio', which means 'act of shaking' or 'tremble'.

to suffer convulsions

To experience seizure convulsions, generally associated with neurological problems.

sufrir convulsiones

to have convulsions

To present episodes of involuntary muscle activity.

tener convulsiones

to avoid convulsions

To take measures or medications to prevent epileptic seizures.

evitar convulsiones

epilepsy

Neurological disease characterized by recurrent convulsions.

epilepsia

spasm

Involuntary contraction of a muscle or group of muscles.

espasmo

neuroscience

Science that studies the nervous system and its diseases.

neurociencia

To attack

During the party, he started to attack and everyone got scared.

Durante la fiesta, empezó a atacar y todos se asustaron.

To burst

He went to a party and in the end, he burst from drinking too much.

Se fue de fiesta y al final reventó de tanto beber.