paroxysmal

paroxysmal (per´ksiz´ml),

adj recurring in paroxysms.

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paroxysmal

having the characteristic of a paroxysm.

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paroxysmal dysrhythmia

a cardiac rhythm disturbance which occurs briefly and transiently.

paroxysmal syndrome

clinical neurological signs not due to lesions within the nervous system, but involving abnormal neurotransmitter function. Includes Scotty cramp, episodic falling of Cavalier King Charles spaniels, and narcolepsy.