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Fasciculation vs Tremor - What's the difference?

fasciculation | tremor |

As nouns the difference between fasciculation and tremor

is that fasciculation is an involuntary muscle twitch, usually localised and temporary while tremor is a shake, quiver, or vibration.

As a verb tremor is

to shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.

fasciculation

Noun

(en noun)
  • (anatomy, muscles) An involuntary muscle twitch, usually localised and temporary.
  • tremor

    English

    Alternative forms

    * tremour (obsolete)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A shake, quiver, or vibration.
  • She felt a tremor in her stomach before going on stage.
  • An earthquake.
  • Did you feel the tremor this morning?

    Verb

  • To shake or quiver excessively and rapidly or involuntarily; to tremble.
  • Derived terms

    * tremorous * tremorously