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spasmodic
1. A reference to, or of the nature of, a spasm.
2. Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
3. Happening intermittently; fitful: "We could hear spasmodic rifle fire from the hunters."
4. Given to sudden outbursts of energy or feeling; excitable.
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spasmodic rigidity
The contraction of uterine musculature just above the cervix (necklike opening to the uterus where a baby or fetus can grow), resulting in relative rigidity of the cervix.
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