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intention tremor

noun

: a slow tremor of the extremities that increases on attempted voluntary movement and is observed in certain diseases (as multiple sclerosis) of the nervous system

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“Intention tremor.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/intention%20tremor. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.

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