Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Easy
Tremor
Meaning: An involuntary rhythmic oscillation of a body part.
In practice: A pill-rolling resting form at 4-6 Hz improves with movement in Parkinson's disease.
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Which word means: A state of prolonged unconsciousness where a patient cannot be woken.
Answer: Coma
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Answer: Amenorrhoea
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