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Historical underpinnings of the term essential tremorin the late 19th century

Authors :
Louis, E D.
Broussolle, E
Goetz, C G.
Krack, P
Kaufmann, P
Mazzoni, P
Source :
Neurology (Ovid); September 2008, Vol. 71 Issue: 11 p856-859, 4p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The term essential tremorhas been in regular use since the second half of the 20th century. To modern neurologists, the word “essential” may seem cryptic. The historical underpinnings of this term have not been examined.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00283878 and 1526632X
Volume :
71
Issue :
11
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Neurology (Ovid)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs49023142
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1212/01.wnl.0000325564.38165.d1