a. (Med.) Good against convulsions. J. Floyer. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. convulsif. ] Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary. [ 1913 Webster ]
An irregular, convulsive movement may be necessary to throw off an irregular, convulsive disease. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. in a convulsive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]