in consequence of

A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles.

The protrusion of the eyeball so that the eyelids will not cover it, in consequence of disease.

A peculiar disease of the bones, in consequence of which they become softened and capable of being bent without breaking.

A revolving disk on which figures drawn in different relative attitudes are seen successively, so as to produce the appearance of an object in actual motion, as an animal leaping, etc., in consequence of the persistence of the successive visual impressions of the retina

in consequence of which