palatal tremor


palatal tremor

an involuntary, persistent, rapid regular tremor of the soft palate, face, and diaphragm related to lesions of the olivocerebellar pathway; two types are recognized: essential and symptomatic. Synonym(s): palatal myoclonus

pal·a·tal trem·or

(pală-tăl tremŏr) Involuntary, persistent, rapid regular tremor of the soft palate, face, and diaphragm related to lesions of the olivocerebellar pathway.