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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- anticonvulsant adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convulsant1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convulsant1
Example Sentences
The tubers, stems and leaves all contain a poisonous and powerful convulsant called oenanthotoxin, which targets the central nervous system.
After these days of rending, of loss, of violence, of grief, of convulsant change, may we find a beautiful, grateful reimagining.
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.
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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