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Shaking
Shaking (/ˈʃeɪkɪŋ/) is a term used to describe involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction and relaxation. It is often associated with various medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Essential tremor, and Hypoglycemia.
Etymology
The term "shaking" originates from the Old English word "sceacan", which means "to vibrate" or "to move back and forth quickly".
Related Terms
- Tremor: An unintentional, rhythmic muscle movement involving oscillations (back and forth movements) of one or more parts of the body.
- Convulsion: A sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy.
- Seizure: A sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain, which can cause changes in behavior, movements or feelings, and levels of consciousness.
- Myoclonus: A quick, involuntary muscle jerk. Hiccups are a form of myoclonus, as are the sudden jerks, or "sleep starts," you may experience just before falling asleep.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Shaking
- Wikipedia's article - Shaking
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