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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(pathology) An abnormal muscular tremor characterized by involuntary jerking of the hands.
Use asterixis when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Asterixis means (pathology) An abnormal muscular tremor characterized by involuntary jerking of the hands.
Common synonyms include flapping tremor.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use asterixis where its definition matches the intended context.
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