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Definition of Jactation
1. Noun. (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness.
Exact synonyms: Jactitation
Generic synonyms: Queasiness, Restlessness, Uneasiness
Category relationships: Pathology
Derivative terms: Jactitate
Generic synonyms: Queasiness, Restlessness, Uneasiness
Category relationships: Pathology
Derivative terms: Jactitate
Definition of Jactation
1. n. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation.
Definition of Jactation
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Medical Definition of Jactation
1. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation. Origin: L. Jactatio, fr. Jactare: af. F. Jactation. See Jactancy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)