ἐπι-σπασμός,ὁ,
A. 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. .tractionof the foetus, Sor. 2.62 .
V. .suctionof cupping instruments, ib. 11 .