resting tremor

a trembling that occurs when the affected body part is at rest. It is a characteristic symptom of Parkinson’s disease, in which case it sometimes is referred to as a parkinsonian tremor. The term parkinsonian tremor, however, more properly denotes any tremor associated with Parkinson’s disease, whether a resting tremor or an action tremor.

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December 21st 2024

azathioprine

n. a drug used to suppress the immune response. It is the most widely used drug in support of organ transplantation and potentially severe cases of immune reactions. U.S. trade name (among others): Imuran.