noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A condition characterised by violent involuntary rapid and irregular movements. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

ballismballism

Etymology

Ancient Greek βαλλισμός (ballismós, “jumping about”)

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