essential tremor

(eg. origin, interpretation, house )

essential tremor Meaning of "essential tremor"

Add to My List

Definition(s):

  • (n) tremor of unknown cause (usually of the hands and head) that develops in older people; often mistaken for Parkinsonism but is not life-threatening and can usually be kept under control

Usage(s):

  • In a recent study, the Activa reduced shaking so much that 58 percent of essential tremor patients tested were able to write or pour liquids without spilling.
Word of the Day
languish
/ˈlæŋɡ wɪʃ /

Nearby definitions