Asterixis
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Asterixis is a noun meaning (pathology) An abnormal muscular tremor characterized by involuntary jerking of the hands.
Meaning
(pathology) An abnormal muscular tremor characterized by involuntary jerking of the hands.
Word Forms
- asterixes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amyostasia, athetosis, atheosis, acrokinesis, acromyotonia, acrocinesia.
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