Convulsive
Pronunciation : Con*vul"sive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. convulsif.]
Definition : Defn: Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary. An irregular, convulsive movement may be necessary to throw off an irregular, convulsive disease. Burke.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913