Look up: Shivering

1. shivering
   Involuntary trembling or quivering of the body caused by contraction or twitching of the muscles, a physiologic method of heat production in man and other mammals. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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2. shivering
   noun a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
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3. shivering
   (shiv´әr-ing) involuntary shaking of the body, as with cold. It is caused by contraction or twitching of the muscles, and is a physiologic method of heat production in humans and other mammals. As a form of aerobic skeletal muscle activity, vigorous shivering uses about as much energy as riding a bicycle or ...
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4. Shivering
   • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shiver
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5. shivering
   (from the article `human disease`) ...to lower the body temperature. Similarly, a decrease in body temperature, perhaps occasioned by a chilly winter walk, leads to increased ... ...the chemical energy that is used, along with the mechanical energy absorbed by the action, is converted to heat. Generation of heat is an ... ...as heat ...
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6. shivering
   Type: Term Pronunciation: shiv′ĕr-ing Definitions: 1. Trembling resulting from cold or fear. Dogs may also shiver with anticipation, in a state of excitement.
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7. Shivering
   `Shivering` (also called `shuddering`) is a bodily function in response to early hypothermia in warm-blooded animals. When the core body temperature drops, the shivering reflex is triggered to maintain homeostasis. Muscle groups around the vital organs begin to shake in small movements in an attempt...
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