| static tremor | Tremor present when the limbs or trunk are kept in certain positions and when they are moved actively, usually due to near-synchronous rhythmic bursts in opposing muscle groups. Synonym: static tremor. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| drug-induced tremor | <neurology, pharmacology> A drug-induced condition where there is shaking (tremor) of the extremities that is increased with purposeful movement. Drugs known to induce tremor include: theophylline, Alupent, cyclosporine, amphetamines, lithium and caffeine. (27 Sep 1997) |
| intention tremor | <neurology> A tremor which arises or which is intensified when a voluntary, coordinated movement is attempted. (18 Nov 1997) |
| tremor | <clinical sign> An involuntary trembling or quivering. Origin: L., from tremere = to shake (19 Jan 1998) |
| tremor artuum | Trembling of the extremities, especially of the hands. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tremor opiophagorum | A tremor occurring in opium addicts. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tremor potatorum | A tremor occurring in the subjects of chronic alcoholism. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tremor tendinum | A twitching of the tendons, especially noticeable at the wrist, occurring in low fevers. Synonym: subsultus clonus, tremor tendinum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| epidemic tremor | <veterinary> A disease of very young chicks caused by a picornavirus and characterised by tremor, ataxia, somnolence, and finally death. Synonym: epidemic tremor. (05 Mar 2000) |
| essential tremor | <neurology> A tremor that is associated with purposeful movement or motor activity. Essential tremor is the most common form of tremor with no identifiable cause. Stress, anxiety and the use of stimulants (for example caffeine, decongestants) can often make the tremor worse. Treatment is usually not necessary for this benign condition. (27 Sep 1997) |
| familial tremor | <neurology> A neurologic disorder that runs in families and manifests as tremor which typically increases with purposeful movements. Stimulant use can increase tremor. (27 Sep 1997) |
| kinetic tremor | <neurology> A tremor which arises or which is intensified when a voluntary, coordinated movement is attempted. (18 Nov 1997) |
| flapping tremor | <clinical sign, neurology> Abnormal muscle tremor consisting of involuntary jerking of the hands. May be seen in liver disease. (27 Sep 1997) |