paroxysm

Term: paroxysm

Literally meaning: “irritation"

Origin: Anc Greek

παροξυσμός/paroxysmos(=irritation)

παρα-/para-(= prefix denoting intensification)

+oξύνω/oxino(=sharpen) > οξύς/oxis(=sharp, acute)

Coined/History
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Definition

Paroxysm is defined as 1. sudden outburst of emotion or action 2. sudden attack or recurrence of a disease symptoms  3. sharp convulsion