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paroxysm meaning in Tamil

அடுக்குநம்

/ˈpæɹəksɪz(ə)m/US/ˈpɛɹəkˌsɪzəm/

paroxysm in Tamil: அடுக்குநம். In English, paroxysm means a period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

Tamil words for paroxysm

அடுக்குநம்

English meaning of paroxysm

  1. noun A period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.
  2. noun Chiefly followed by of: a sudden outburst of violent activity or feeling; also, the most severe part of an activity or incident; the climax.
  3. noun An outburst of a violent argument or disagreement.
  4. noun A violent occurrence of a natural phenomenon, such as an earthquake, thunderstorm, or volcanic eruption; specifically (volcanology), the most explosive event during a series of volcanic eruptions.

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What is the meaning of paroxysm in Tamil?
Paroxysm in Tamil is அடுக்குநம்.
paroxysm என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Paroxysm: அடுக்குநம்.
What does paroxysm mean in English?
Paroxysm means a period (especially one of several recurring periods) during the course of an illness when symptoms worsen; a sudden attack of a disease symptom, such as a bout of coughing or a seizure.

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