Where does “paroxysmal” come from?
Paroxysmal derives from English paroxysm, from Ancient Greek παροξυσμός meaning a sharp attack or fit, composed of παρά meaning beside plus a root related to Proto-Indo-European per- meaning forward.
paroxysmal (English): Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by...
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- Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by...
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