graphospasm
/ˈɡræfəˌspæzəm/
noun
- A painful muscle spasm in the hand that happens when writing, also known as writer's cramp.
- After hours of taking notes, he developed graphospasm and could barely hold his pen.
- Doctors told her that graphospasm is often caused by gripping the pencil too tightly.
- Typing on a keyboard can help people who suffer from graphospasm avoid the pain of writing.