What is another word for vellication?

Pronunciation: [vˌɛlɪkˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Vellication refers to a sudden twitching or pulling sensation in the muscles. It is a clinical term used to describe involuntary contractions or spasms that are often painful. There are several synonyms for the word "vellication," including twinge, spasm, jerk, twitch, contraction, and convulsion. These terms all describe a similar sensation of sudden muscular movement that is out of the control of the individual experiencing it. These symptoms can be caused by a range of conditions, such as muscle strain, nerve damage, or neurological disorders. Understanding these synonyms can help healthcare professionals accurately diagnose and treat patients experiencing vellication symptoms.

Synonyms for Vellication:

What are the hypernyms for Vellication?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    stimulation, physical stimulation, Cutaneous Stimulation, Mechanical Stimulation, Pain Stimulus, Skin Stimulation, Touch Stimulation, tactile stimulation.

Usage examples for Vellication

The locks are dyed dun, frizzled, and greased; the Widads or learned men remove them, and none but paupers leave them in their natural state; the mustachios are clipped close, the straggling whisker is carefully plucked, and the pile-erroneously considered impure-is removed either by vellication, or by passing the limbs through the fire.
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