cystospasm

/sɪstɒˈspæzm/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, often caused by the irritation or inflammation of a nearby cyst or other abnormal growth.

“The patient experienced a severe cystospasm after the surgical removal of the cyst.”

Synonyms

  • contraction
  • muscle spasm

Antonyms

  • muscle relaxation
  • relaxation