얼굴이나 팔다리 등에서 일어나는 습관적이고 반복적인 불수의적 근육 수축.
A habitual, repetitive, and involuntary contraction of the muscles, typically occurring in the face or limbs.
예문:
"The patient developed a facial tic due to high levels of stress."
"He tried to hide the nervous tic in his left eye during the interview."
사람의 행동이나 스타일에서 나타나는 특징적인 습관이나 특이한 버릇.
A characteristic or idiosyncratic habit or mannerism in a person's behavior or style.
예문:
"Overusing the word 'basically' was a verbal tic she couldn't seem to break."
"The director's stylistic tics are evident in every film he produces."
특정한 생각이나 활동에 대한 병적인 집착이나 강박적인 몰두.
An obsessive or pathological preoccupation with a particular idea or activity.
예문:
"His constant need to check the locks became a psychological tic."
"The politician's tic for secrecy eventually led to his downfall."