subsultus

/sʌbsəlˈtʌs, -ˈtuːs/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden, spasmodic twitch or jerk of the muscles, especially one that is violent or uncontrollable.

“The patient’s limbs were afflicted with violent subsultus due to the neurological disorder.”

Synonyms

  • convulsion
  • spasm

Antonyms

  • stability