Meaning & use
Paroxysmal
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Occurring in sudden, intense episodes or spasms, especially describing a symptom or attack.
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The patient was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, causing his heart to race intermittently.
A fit of paroxysmal coughing interrupted the lecture.
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Frequently used in medicine to describe conditions that come and go in sudden episodes, such as paroxysmal coughing or seizures.
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