The meaning of Paroxysm and additional information.

Paroxysm(n.) The fit, attack, or exacerbation, of a disease that occurs at intervals, or has decided remissions or intermissions.

Paroxysm(n.) Any sudden and violent emotion; spasmodic passion or action; a convulsion; a fit.

Paroxysmal(a.) Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper.