Meanings
nounalien hand syndrome (countable and uncountable, plural alien hand syndromes)
plural alien hand syndromes
- countableuncountablehuman sciencesA condition in which a person experiences their limbs acting seemingly on their own, without control over the actions.
Synonyms: Dr. Strangelove syndrome, AHS
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA condition in which a person experiences their limbs acting seemingly on their own, without control over the actions.
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