myospasm

/maɪˈɒspæzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, involuntary contraction of a muscle, often severe and painful

“After the accident, she experienced a severe episode of myospasm in her arm that left her immobile for days.”

Synonyms

  • muscle spasm
  • myoclonus

Antonyms

  • muscle relaxation
  • myolysis