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spasmolysis

spasmolysis

9.5
The relief of a muscle spasm after medical treatment
  • noun
  • /spæzˈmɑːləsɪs/
  • Specialized
: espasmo-relajación
  • Effective spasmolysis can provide quick relief to those suffering from frequent muscle spasms.

Examples

  • The drug was administered to induce spasmolysis in the patient's cramped muscles.

  • The doctor recommended spasmolysis to relieve her muscle pain.

  • Research continues into new therapies that promote spasmolysis without significant side effects.

  • After the treatment, she experienced significant spasmolysis.

  • Effective spasmolysis can provide quick relief to patients experiencing painful muscle contractions.

  • The medication was designed to promote spasmolysis, allowing the athlete to recover from tight muscles after training.

  • Doctors often use physical therapy techniques to encourage spasmolysis in individuals with muscle stiffness.

How Relaxed

relaxation
  • Specialized
2 3.6
spasmolysis
  • Specialized
9.5
tension
70 3.2
stiffness
13 3.9
contraction
  • Specialized
76 4.4

Surface Forms

spasmolysis singular
spasmolyses plural

Morphology

spasmolysis = spasm (semi-transparent) = spasm + lysis + o

Formed from 'spasm' + the medical combining suffix '-lysis' (loosening/dissolution); the meaning (relief of spasms) is compositional but technical and may be unfamiliar to general learners.

Etymology

The word spasmolysis comes from spasm (a sudden muscle 'pull' or twitch) and -lysis meaning 'loosening' or 'breaking down'. So, spasmolysis is the 'loosening' or relief of a muscle spasm.