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Etymology phono-semantic
sickness
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The character 痉 (jìng), derived from the traditional form 痙, is a phono-semantic compound meaning involuntary muscle spasms or convulsions. The sickness radical 疒 (chuáng) forms its outer frame, marking it as a medical term related to physical ailments. Inside, the simplified component from characters like 经 replaces the traditional phonetic element 巠 (jīng) and provides the pronunciation. This term is used almost exclusively in clinical contexts to describe sudden, painful muscle tightening resulting from nervous system disorders, extreme fatigue, or other specific medical conditions.
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我的脚痉挛了。
痉挛有时很突然。
他因疼痛而痉挛。
肌肉痉挛需要休息。
医生治疗了他的痉挛。
这种痉挛症状很常见。
长期痉挛可能预示疾病。
患者出现了全身性痉挛。