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Definition of Tic

1. Noun. A local and habitual twitching especially in the face.

Definition of Tic

1. n. A local and habitual convulsive motion of certain muscles; especially, such a motion of some of the muscles of the face; twitching; velication; -- called also spasmodic tic.

Definition of Tic

1. Initialism. Tourist Information Centre ¹

2. Noun. A local and habitual convulsive motion of certain muscles. ¹

3. Noun. Shortened form of ticket ¹

4. Verb. (intransitive) To exhibit a tic; to undergo convulsive muscle movements. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tic

1. to have an involuntary muscle contraction [v TICCED, TICCING, TICS]

Medical Definition of Tic

1. An involuntary compulsive, repetitive, stereotyped movement, resembling a purposeful movement because it is coordinated and involves muscles in their normal synergistic relationships, tics usually involve the face and shoulders. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

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