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convulsion vs ictus

ictus vs convulsion

convulsion and ictus both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
convulsion Yes No No No
ictus Yes No No No
As nouns, ictus is a hypernym of convulsion; that is, ictus is a word with a broader meaning than convulsion:
  • convulsion: violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
  • ictus: a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
Other hypernyms of convulsion include raptus, seizure.
convulsion (noun) ictus (noun)
a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles
a sudden uncontrollable attack
a violent disturbance
Difference between convulsion and ictus

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