"xyrospasm" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From xyro- (“razor”) + spasm. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|xyr|spasm|alt1=xyro|gloss1=razor}} xyro- (“razor”) + spasm Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} xyrospasm
  1. (rare) A spasm experienced whilst attempting to use a shaving razor. Tags: rare Translations (contraction of a muscle): 剃毛痙攣 (tēmōkēren) (alt: けいれん) (Japanese)
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