Involuntary convulsion (5)

I believe the answer is:

spasm

(Other definitions for spasm that I've seen before include "Fit" , "Tic, sudden contraction" , "Jerk" , "Involuntary muscular movement" , "cramp" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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