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tremor

Minor earthquake.

tremor

Involuntary quivering or shaking of a part of the body. It may be due to fatigue, anxiety, advanced age, debility or a range of neurological conditions, especially Parkinson's disease.



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Essential tremor (ET) is a neurologic disease that is characterized by an action tremor of the hands and/or head.
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Less commonly, action tremor (6-8 Hz) can be observed during the execution of movements, or postural tremor can be observed when the person bears weight through the limb or encounters resistance to movement of the limbs, trunk, head, or neck.
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