Atremia
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Atremia is an obsolete term used in the early 20th century to describe a nervous disorder characterized by the inability to walk, stand, or sit. The condition is defined by the patient experiencing distressing and painful sensations when attempting these physical movements.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ATREMIA (from Greek a - negative particle, and Latin tremo - I tremble, literally meaning non-trembling, i.e., rest), an inappropriate term for designating a specific nervous disorder consisting of the inability to walk, stand, or sit due to distressing and painful sensations caused when attempting these movements.
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“Atremia.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/atremia/