Tremor


noun
1.
involuntary shaking of the body or limbs, as from disease, fear, weakness, or excitement; a fit of trembling.
2.
any tremulous or vibratory movement; vibration:
tremors following an earthquake.
3.
a trembling or quivering effect, as of light.
4.
a quavering sound, as of the voice.
noun
1.
an involuntary shudder or vibration, as from illness, fear, shock, etc
2.
any trembling or quivering movement
3.
a vibrating or trembling effect, as of sound or light
4.
Also called earth tremor. a minor earthquake
verb
5.
(intransitive) to tremble

tremor trem·or (trěm’ər)
n.

An involuntary trembling movement.

Minute ocular movement occurring during fixation on an object.

tremor
(trěm’ər)

A relatively minor seismic shaking or vibrating movement. Tremors often precede larger earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.

An involuntary shaking or trembling of the head or extremities that can be idiopathic or associated with any of various medical conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease.

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