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paroxysmal

/ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/

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adjective

/ˌpær.əkˈsɪz.məl/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к внезапной, бурной вспышке или повторению симптомов, часто используемый в медицинском контексте.

Relating to or characterized by a sudden, violent outburst or recurrence of symptoms, often used in medical contexts.

  1. Sudden and intenseC2formalmedical

    Relating to or characterized by sudden, intense episodes or spasms.

    ruВнезапный и интенсивный

    • The patient experienced paroxysmal coughing fits.
    • Paroxysmal pain can be debilitating for those affected.
    • The condition is marked by paroxysmal episodes of dizziness.

    Synonymsconvulsiveepisodiceruptivefitfulspasmodicsuddenviolent

    Antonymsconstantcontinuousgradualsteadysustained

Forms
  • more paroxysmal comparative form
  • most paroxysmal superlative form