jactation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (pathology) extremely restless tossing and twitching usually by a person with a severe illness
    jactitation.

WordNet

Jac*ta"tion noun
Etymology
L. jactatio, fr. jactare: af. F. jactation. See Jactancy.
Definitions
  1. A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation. Sir. W. Temple.

Webster 1913