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Essential Tremor

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Definition: A relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10)      Other names Tremors, Familial; Tremors, Essential; Tremors, Benign Essential; Tremor, Familial; Tremor, Essential; Tremor, Benign Essential; Familial Tremors; Essential Tremors, Benign; Essential Tremors; Essential Tremor, Benign; Benign Essential Tremors; Familial Tremor; Benign Essential Tremor
 
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Tremor hereditary essential, 1  0   *Essential Tremor.

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