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tardive dyskinesia
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tardive dyskinesia [′tär·div ‚dis·kə′nē·zhə]
(medicine)
A movement disorder marked by involuntary twitching of the mouth, lips, tongue, arms, legs, or trunk; frequently associated with the use of neuroleptic drugs.
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In conditions including cystic fibrosis (CF), primary ciliary dyskenesia syndrome and bronchiectasis, excess mucus production and/or inability to clear it are major features of the illness; for that reason, the rationale for improving mucociliary clearance has been intuitive.
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Ciliary impairment is associated with conditions including: --cystic fibrosis --primary cilia dyskenesia (see dyskinetic in glossary) and immotile cilia syndrome --having a heart-lung or lung transplant Smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke can also retard the ciliary action in the trachea.
Respiratory compromise and the child with special healthcare needs: ... by Braverman, Jane / The Exceptional Parent
 
 
 
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