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convulsant
[ kuhn-vuhl-suhnt ]
adjective
- causing convulsions; convulsive.
noun
- a convulsant agent.
convulsant
/ əˈʌəԳ /
adjective
- producing convulsions
noun
- a drug that produces convulsions
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Other 51Թ Forms
- t·Dz·ܱsԳ adjective noun
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convulsant1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convulsant1
C19: from French, from convulser to convulse
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The tubers, stems and leaves all contain a poisonous and powerful convulsant called oenanthotoxin, which targets the central nervous system.
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After these days of rending, of loss, of violence, of grief, of convulsant change, may we find a beautiful, grateful reimagining.
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When they gave diazepam to mice with a mutated α1 subunit, the drug's sedative properties were lost: it no longer calmed muscle activity when the mice were given a convulsant.
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She is already treasurer of the Organisation for Anti Convulsant Syndromes which works to secure the financial future for affected children.
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