intermittent cramp
- noun
- /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt kræmp/
- Specialized
:
calambres intermitentes
- The patient experienced intermittent cramp in his legs due to a calcium deficiency.
Examples
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She was diagnosed with intermittent cramp after reporting episodes of painful muscle twitching.
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Treatments for intermittent cramp often focus on correcting underlying biochemical imbalances.
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She suffers from intermittent cramp in her legs.
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The doctor diagnosed him with intermittent cramps.
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The athlete was sidelined by intermittent cramp, which made it difficult for him to complete his training sessions.
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Patients with intermittent cramp often seek dietary changes to increase their calcium intake.
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She found relief from intermittent cramp after starting a new vitamin D supplementation regimen.
Synonyms
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A condition that causes muscle twitching and painful cramps, often from low calcium
A condition that causes repeated muscle cramps and twitching, often from low calcium or vitamin D
A condition causing muscle twitches, painful cramps, and sometimes seizures from low calcium
A condition that causes muscle twitching, cramps, and sometimes seizures without fever, often from low calcium or vitamin D
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Morphology
The phrase 'intermittent cramp' is directly interpretable from 'intermittent' (occurring sporadically) + 'cramp' (sudden muscular contraction); together they straightforwardly mean periodic muscle cramps. This compositional, literal meaning follows common cross-linguistic patterns and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
Intermittent cramp uses two simple words: intermittent means 'coming and going' and cramp is a 'sudden tight muscle pain'. So the term paints the image of a muscle that tightens and then relaxes again and again, and that is why it means 'periodic muscle twitching or painful cramps'.