Convulsions are defined as:

A. partial seizures
B. petit mal seizures
C. violent spasms
D. tonic–clonic seizures


c
Rationale: Convulsions are defined as violent spasms. The terms convulsion and seizure are often used interchangeably and basically have the same meaning.

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