Sentences with 'spasm'

Example sentences and phrases with the word spasm and other words derived from it.


« A spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles, usually produced by a reflex mechanism. »
« The spasm causes the diaphragm to drop abruptly, causing air to enter the mouth and nose. To prevent this, the larynx contracts, causing hiccups. »
« This spasm called hiccups can be caused by the stomach, which may increase in volume after a large meal, or by "swallowing" too much air when laughing or eating. »
« In the cockpit, Simon Rogers, who had been holding Captain Lancaster's legs trapped in the broken window, suddenly felt his ankles twitch in his hands; his feet began to move. Despite believing it must be the last muscle spasm of a corpse, he continued to resist and hold on. »

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