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What does spasmodic mean?

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Adjective
  1. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
  2. Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
  3. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
  4. Erratic or unsustained.
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At 12 mo, 4 subjects suffered from rhinitis and sore throat and 2 others suffered from spasmodic tracheitis.
Right now a spasmodic tic in his leg at the wrong time could get him killed.
It is reputed as a drug which dispels wind from the stomach and counteracts spasmodic disorders.
She also had occasional spasmodic retrosternal pain, usually after eating, but denied having symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux.
Party members were tightly controlled, but the inner party made no attempt to turn the proles from spasmodic mob into party members.
The band bring abrasive but melodic rock that comes complete with spasmodic on-stage performance.

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