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Tremor

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Definition: Cyclical movement of a body part that can represent either a physiologic process or a manifestation of disease. Intention or action tremor, a common manifestation of CEREBELLAR DISEASES, is aggravated by movement. In contrast, resting tremor is maximal when there is no attempt at voluntary movement, and occurs as a relatively frequent manifestation of PARKINSON DISEASE.      Other names Persistent Tremors; Perioral Tremors; Perioral Tremor; Passive Tremors; Nerve Tremors; Nerve Tremor; Neonatal Tremors; Neonatal Tremor; Muscle Tremors; Muscle Tremor; Massive Tremors; Limb Tremors; Limb Tremor; Involuntary Quivers; Intermittent Tremors; Intention Tremors; Fine Tremors; Darkness Tremors; Continuous Tremors; Coarse Tremors
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Geniospasm  0   *Jaw Diseases *Tremor.
Tremor hereditary essential, 2  0   *Tremor *Hereditary Sensory and Motor Neuropathy.
Primary orthostatic tremor  0   *Dizziness *Tremor.
bifenthrin  82657-04-3   *Pyrethrins Sarcoma, Experimental/chemically induced Tremor/chemically induced. Arch Toxicol Suppl 1996;18:140-8

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