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Jactation

Jactation Meaning & Definition
Jactation Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Jactation?

[n] (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness

Synonyms | Synonyms for Jactation: jactitation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Jactation:

See Also | restlessness | uneasiness

Jactation In Webster's Dictionary

\Jac*ta"tion\, n. [L. jactatio, fr. jactare: af. F. jactation. See {Jactancy}.] A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation. --Sir. W. Temple.

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