Holmes

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Holmes (hōmz)

Holmes is a term used in the medical field, often associated with the Holmes tremor, a condition named after the British neurologist, Gordon Morgan Holmes.

Etymology

The term "Holmes" is derived from the name of British neurologist Gordon Morgan Holmes, who first described the condition known as Holmes tremor.

Pronunciation

Holmes is pronounced as hōmz.

Related Terms

  • Holmes Tremor: A type of tremor that is symptomatic of various neurological disorders. It is characterized by irregular, low-frequency tremors at rest, and high-frequency tremors during voluntary movement or maintaining a posture.
  • Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurology is the specialty to which Holmes dedicated his career.
  • Tremor: An involuntary, rhythmic muscle contraction leading to shaking movements in one or more parts of the body. Holmes tremor is a specific type of this condition.
  • Gordon Morgan Holmes: A British neurologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the human nervous system. The term "Holmes" in the context of Holmes tremor is derived from his name.

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