ἐπισπασμός

ἐπι-σπασμός, ὁ,

• rapid respiration, Hp. Epid. 6.5.15.
• • II trailing, of a serpent, Sch. Nic. Th. 160.
  • III inducement (to inference), hint, Phld. Sign. 13, Demetr.Lac. Herc. 1055.13F.
  • IV traction of the foetus, Sor. 2.62.
  • V suction of cupping instruments, ib. 11.