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Asterixis (Flapping Tremor of Wrist When Extended)

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Asterixis (Flapping Tremor of Wrist When Extended)

ID 3984

Asterixis, also called the flapping tremor or liver flap, is a disorder of motor control characterised by a bilateral flapping tremor of the wrist when extended.

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