short, quick anteroposterior sway
English translation: rapid trembling and anteroposterior swaying
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| 3 +2 | rapid trembling and anteroposterior swaying |
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| 4 | short wiggle and anteroposterior sway increase... |
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short wiggle and anteroposterior sway increase... Explanation: some explanations: anteroposterior (from front to posterior or dorsal) sway, swing (movement) - slowly and rhytmically back and forth, from a base or pivot or to move gently from an upright to a leaning position wiggle - to move with a quick jerky or shaking motions |
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5 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +2
peer agreement (net): +2rapid trembling and anteroposterior swaying Explanation: IMHO 'trembling' is better in this context, particularly as the motion is involuntary. sample refs: CFS, Homeopathy, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, homeopathic remedies ... ... fatigue with trembling, due to stress or nervous exhaustion from overwork. Symptoms include irritability, anxiety, fear of losing control and muscle fatigue ... www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/cfs/cfs_homeopathy.htm Loss, Change & Grief ... anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it; accompanied by physical symptoms, such as fatigue, trembling, muscle tension, headache ... www.journeyofhearts.org/jofh/grief/anxiety |
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