Paroxysmal is an adjective (commonly used in medical contexts) describing a sudden, violent, or uncontrollable onset or recurrence of symptoms or a disease, such as paroxysmal arrhythmia. It denotes episodes that begin abruptly, last briefly, and then stop, often followed by a return to baseline. The term emphasizes the episodic, standout nature of the event rather than a gradual progression.
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