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Webster 1913 Edition


Vellication

Velˊli-ca′tion

,
[L.
vellicatio
.]
1.
The act of twitching, or of causing to twitch.
2.
(Med.)
A local twitching, or convulsive motion, of a muscular fiber, especially of the face.

Webster 1828 Edition


Vellication

VELLICATION

, n.
1.
The act of twitching, or of causing to twitch.
2.
A twitching or convulsive motion of a muscular fiber.

Definition 2024


vellication

vellication

English

Noun

vellication (plural vellications)

  1. (chiefly medicine, obsolete) A spasmodic twitching