Etymology

ballismus

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Today it means: A condition characterised by violent involuntary rapid and irregular movements. Full definition →

Ancient Greek βαλλισμός
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromβαλλισμός“jumping about”
  2. English todayballismus

Ancient Greek βαλλισμός (ballismós, “jumping about”)

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