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ballism

[bal-iz-uhm]

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noun Pathology.

1.

a condition characterized by twisting, shaking, and jerking motions.

2.

Parkinson's disease.

Also, bal·lis·mus

[ba-liz-muhs] .

Origin:
1955–60; < Neo-Latin ballismus < Greek ballismós a jumping around, dancing, equivalent to báll(ein) to throw + -ismos -ism

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a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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