asterixis

English

Etymology

a- +‎ stērixis

Noun

asterixis (countable and uncountable, plural asterixes)

(pathology) An abnormal muscular tremor characterized by involuntary jerking of the hands

Synonyms

flapping tremor

Translations

Translations

French: astérixis (fr) f
German: Asterixis (de) f
Italian: asterissi

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