Associations to the word «Paroxysmal»

Wiktionary

PAROXYSMAL, adjective. Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms
PAROXYSMAL COLD HEMOGLOBINURIA, noun. A disease of humans characterized by sudden hemoglobinuria, typically after exposure to cold temperatures.
PAROXYSMAL TREPIDANT ABASIA, noun. An inability to walk based on trembling and sudden stiffening of legs.

Dictionary definition

PAROXYSMAL, adjective. Accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms.

Wise words

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John Locke