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Dyskinesia (Noun)

Meaning

Abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient with Parkinson's disease exhibited dyskinesia, causing unpredictable and uncontrollable movements of her limbs during physical therapy sessions.
  • After several years of taking antipsychotic medication, the individual developed tardive dyskinesia, characterized by involuntary facial and limb movements.
  • Dyskinesia made everyday activities such as dressing and grooming extremely challenging for the young boy with cerebral palsy.
  • Researchers believe that dyskinesia in patients with Parkinson's disease is often a result of long-term dopamine replacement therapy.
  • Following a traumatic brain injury, the athlete experienced persistent dyskinesia, affecting his ability to perform fine motor tasks.

Hypernyms

  • Neurological Disorder
  • Neurological Disease
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