ballism
American
[bal-iz-uhm]
/ ˈbæl ɪz əm /
Also
ballismus
noun
Pathology.
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a condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions.
Etymology
Origin of ballism
1955–60; < New Latin ballismus < Greek ballismós a jumping around, dancing, equivalent to báll ( ein ) to throw + -ismos -ism
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