Monarch Disease Ontology id MONDO_0003233 (essential tremor) is a relatively common disorder characterized by a fairly specific pattern of tremors which are most prominent in the upper extremities and neck, inducing titubations of the head. The tremor is usually mild, but when severe may be disabling. An autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance may occur in some families (i.e., familial tremor). (Mov Disord 1988;13(1):5-10). Also known as: benign essential tremor, shaky hand syndrome.