adjective
- occurring in sudden, violent attacks or spasms
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient experienced paroxysmal coughing fits throughout the night.
- Her paroxysmal laughter erupted without warning during the serious meeting.
- The doctor diagnosed him with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.
- Paroxysmal pain shot through his leg whenever he tried to walk.
- The child’s paroxysmal crying episodes worried her parents.
- Paroxysmal sneezing is a common symptom of severe allergies.