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graphospasm

/ˈɡræf.ə.spæz.əm/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˈɡræf.ə.spæz.əm/

A medical condition characterized by involuntary muscular spasms of the thumb and forefinger that occur during the act of writing with a pen or pencil.

  • 🇷🇺Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся непроизвольными мышечными спазмами большого и указательного пальцев, возникающими во время письма ручкой или карандашом.
  1. Writing-induced muscle spasm C2 formal medical

    A condition characterized by involuntary muscular spasms of the thumb and forefinger, occurring specifically during the act of writing with a pen or pencil.

    • The musician developed graphospasm after years of intensive note-taking.
    • Graphospasm often forces patients to switch to typing or voice dictation.
    • Treatment for graphospasm may include physical therapy and ergonomic adjustments.
    • His graphospasm became so severe he could no longer sign his name.

    🇷🇺Писчий спазм