Definition of Vellication

1. Noun. A sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition.

Exact synonyms: Twitch, Twitching
Generic synonyms: Cramp, Muscle Spasm, Spasm
Specialized synonyms: Tic, Blepharism, Fibrillation, Fasciculation
Derivative terms: Twitch, Twitch, Twitch, Twitch, Vellicate

Medical Definition of Vellication

1. 1. The act of twitching, or of causing to twitch. 2. A local twitching, or convulsive motion, of a muscular fibre, especially of the face. Origin: L. Vellicatio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Vellication

veligers
velites
vell
vell
Vella's fistula
velleities
velleity
vellet
vellets
vellicate
vellicate
vellicated
vellicates
vellicating
vellication (current term)
vellication (current term)
vellon
vellons
vells
vellum
vellums
vellus
vellus hair
velo-cardio-facial syndrome
veloce
velocimeter
velocimeters
velocipede
velocipedes
velociraptor

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