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Dictionary » S » Spasm Spasmspasm 1. (Science: physiology) A sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles, attended by pain and interference with function, producing involuntary movement and distortion. 2. A sudden but transitory constriction of a passage, canal or orifice. Origin: L. Spasmus, Gr. Spasmos ![]()
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Results from our forumEffect of low temperature on smooth muscle... smooth muscle in vitro. I broke them down in parts and I just can't find any physiological explanation for smooth muscle going into some sort of spasm after initial contact with cold water before resuming contraction albeit at a lower frequency and amplitude. Can anyone point me to some paper ...
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what about gills?Well yes, the fluttering thing that I mentioned was probably a meaningless spasm, but maybe not. Lack of blood? Ok, but why would that happen. It didn't seem unusual except the very existence of such muscles which seems a little weird. I can move them voluntarily ...
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what about gills?It's likely that it's just a muscle spasm. You might want to get it looked at, though it may just be a lack of blood getting to that area.
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Re: Stomach bloating and weight gain... of water with food is now essential to make sure it moves on through. Chiropractors help because they can adjust the muscle groups that are in spasm and cause the nerves to be pinched. If you have had any kind of neck or back injury to your spinal area, start with a good chiropractor who has ...
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Solve medical mystery ~ yawn, stretch, tremors... and send me on my way. However, this is NOT normal. I know me well enough and have plenty stretched mid-sleep and not had these tremors and spasms. It has never been so bad that it actually causes shocking pain. I feel like my mind is telling my body things that aren't true. Impulses are ...
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