cramp

• انقباض عضلي مفاجئ ولا إرادي ومؤلم، يحدث في عضلة أو مجموعة عضلات، وغالباً ما ينتج عن الإجهاد أو التعب أو الجفاف. وقد يشير أيضاً إلى تقلص مؤلم في المعدة أو الأمعاء.

A sudden, involuntary, and painful contraction of a muscle or group of muscles, often caused by strain, overuse, or dehydration.

1. Muscle spasmB1formalmedical

   A sudden, painful, involuntary contraction of a muscle.

   تشنج عضلي

   • He got a cramp in his leg while swimming.
   • She woke up with a painful cramp in her calf.
   • Drinking water can help prevent muscle cramps during exercise.

   المرادفاتcharley horsemuscle spasmspasm

2. Abdominal painB1formalmedical

   Sharp or dull pain in the abdomen, often associated with menstruation or digestion.

   تَقَلُّص

   • She suffers from severe menstrual cramps every month.
   • He had stomach cramps after eating spoiled food.
   • The doctor prescribed medication for the abdominal cramps.

   المرادفاتbellyachecolicpangspasmstitchstomachachetwinge

• فعل يدل على حدوث تقلص عضلي مؤلم ومفاجئ، أو على تقييد الحركة أو النمو أو التطور وإعاقتها.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing a sudden, painful muscle contraction, or to restrict or hinder movement, growth, or development.

1. Cause muscle painB1formal

   To cause a sudden, painful contraction of a muscle.

   يُسبِّب تقلُّصًا عضليًّا

   • The cold water cramped his legs while swimming.
   • Running too fast can cramp your calf muscles.
   • She cramped up during the marathon and had to stop.

2. Restrict or hinderB2formal

   To limit or prevent something from developing or moving freely.

   يُعيق

   • The tight budget cramped their plans for expansion.
   • His strict schedule cramped his social life.
   • The small room cramped their ability to work efficiently.

   المرادفاتcheckconstraincurbhamperimpedeinhibitlimitobstructrestrict

   الأضدادfreeliberateloosenrelease