Massive Tremor Definition
Massive Tremor: 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.
Synonym: action tremor, limb tremor, involuntary quiver, intermittent tremor, intention tremor, fine tremor, darkness tremor, continuous tremor, coarse tremor, tremor, static tremor, senile tremor, semirhythmic tremor, saturnine tremor, resting tremor, rest tremor, pill rolling tremor, persistent tremor, perioral tremor, passive tremor, nerve tremor, neonatal tremor, muscle tremor.
Additional tags: incoordination of voluntry movement, massive tremor