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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Echocardiography demonstrated a large anteroapical infarct noted by akinetic anteroseptal and anterior walls as well as a dyskinetic apex. Choreiform dyskinetic gait disorders, in my opinion, are less amenable to physical therapy treatment and are often best managed by adjusting the patient's medication or, in more severe cases, with neurosurgery. 8-decrease (an improvement) on the AIMS total score, a measurement of dyskinetic involuntary muscle movements (tardive dyskinesia). |
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