paroxysm definition
par·ox·ysm (par′ək siz′əm)
noun
1. a sudden attack, or intensification of the symptoms, of a disease, usually recurring periodically
2. a sudden outburst as of laughter, rage, or sneezing; fit; spasm
Etymology: Fr paroxysme < ML paroxysmus < Gr paroxysmos < paroxynein, to excite, sharpen < para-, beyond (see para-) + oxynein, to sharpen < oxys, sharp: see oxy-
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