paroxysmal
/ˌpærəkˈsɪzməl/
adjective
- Relating to or characterized by sudden, intense outbursts or attacks.
- Her paroxysmal coughing fits made it hard for her to sleep at night.
- The patient was diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, a condition causing irregular heartbeats.
- The storm brought paroxysmal winds that knocked down trees in minutes.
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