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Princeton's WordNet
paroxysmaladjective
accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms
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paroxysmaladjective
Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms
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paroxysmal
Paroxysmal attacks or paroxysms (from Greek παροξυσμός) are a sudden recurrence or intensification of symptoms, such as a spasm or seizure. These short, frequent symptoms can be observed in various clinical conditions. They are usually associated with multiple sclerosis or pertussis, but they may also be observed in other disorders such as encephalitis, head trauma, stroke, asthma, trigeminal neuralgia, breath-holding spells, epilepsy, malaria, tabes dorsalis, and Behçet's disease, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH). It has also been noted as a symptom of gratification disorder in children.The word paroxysm means "sudden attack, outburst", and comes from the Greek παροξυσμός (paroxusmos), "irritation, exasperation".Paroxysmal attacks in various disorders have been reported extensively and ephaptic coupling of demyelinated nerves has been presumed as one of the underlying mechanisms of this phenomenon. This is supported by the presence of these attacks in multiple sclerosis and tabes dorsalis, which both involve demyelination of spinal cord neurons. Exercise, tactile stimuli, hot water, anxiety and neck flexion may provoke paroxysmal attacks. Most reported paroxysmal attacks are painful tonic spasms, dysarthria and ataxia, numbness and hemiparesis. They are typically different from other transient symptoms by their brevity (lasting no more than 2 minutes), frequency (from 1–2 times/day up to a few hundred times/day), stereotyped fashion and excellent response to drugs (usually carbamazepine). Withdrawal of symptoms without any residual neurological finding is another key feature in their recognition.
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paroxysmal
Paroxysmal refers to a sudden occurrence or increase of symptoms or spasms, often related to a disease or medical condition. These intense episodes come on abruptly and typically last for a short duration before ending just as abruptly. It is commonly used in the context of certain types of disorders, like paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation in medical terminology.
Webster Dictionary
Paroxysmaladjective
of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of paroxysmal in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of paroxysmal in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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