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Webster's 1913 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.
| Pronunciation: | jak'teyshun | ||
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| Definition: | [n] (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness | ||
| Synonyms: | jactitation | ||
| See Also: | restlessness, uneasiness | ||
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| Definition: | \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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