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a shaking of the earth
smaller tremors continued for days after the major earthquake
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In humans, deep brain stimulation (DBS) targets that region to reduce the motor fluctuations or tremors caused by the condition.
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New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
In severe cases, THC toxicity can lead to a drop in dogs’ body temperature and heart rate, unconsciousness, tremors and seizures.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2024
The discovery has very important consequences for our understanding of the number of core-collapse supernovae and neutron stars in the universe—stars which, when close together, can merge to generate tremors in space-time.
—Priyamvada Natarajan, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
As Israel and Iran trade blows, their competing views of the same events are sending tremors through the Middle East.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Historically sensitive to geopolitical tremors, oil prices have resisted long-term spikes, reined in by the specter of waning global demand and potential supply increases.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
The team proposes that closely observing the release of gases and subtle tremors from volcanic sites can improve our ability to anticipate and mitigate the risks posed by future volcanic events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
For example, low blood pressure would be detected with a blood pressure reading, and Parkinson’s disease would be diagnosed as your healthcare provider examines your muscle tone and looks for signs of tremors.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2024
In severe cases, THC toxicity can lead to a drop in dogs’ body temperature and heart rate, unconsciousness, tremors and seizures.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2024
The discovery has very important consequences for our understanding of the number of core-collapse supernovae and neutron stars in the universe—stars which, when close together, can merge to generate tremors in space-time.
—Priyamvada Natarajan, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
As Israel and Iran trade blows, their competing views of the same events are sending tremors through the Middle East.
—Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 2 Oct. 2024
Historically sensitive to geopolitical tremors, oil prices have resisted long-term spikes, reined in by the specter of waning global demand and potential supply increases.
—Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
The team proposes that closely observing the release of gases and subtle tremors from volcanic sites can improve our ability to anticipate and mitigate the risks posed by future volcanic events.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2024
For example, low blood pressure would be detected with a blood pressure reading, and Parkinson’s disease would be diagnosed as your healthcare provider examines your muscle tone and looks for signs of tremors.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Tremors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tremors. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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