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Definition of: paroxysmal
(par′ək·siz′məl) adjective
1. Relating to, of the nature of, accompanied or characterized by a paroxysm.
2. Resulting from convulsive action of natural forces, as a volcanic eruption, flood, etc. Also par′ox·ys′mic.
—par′ox·ys′mal·ly adverb
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