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extrapyramidal system [¦ek·strə‚pir·ə′mid·əl ′sis·təm] (neuroscience) Descending tracts of nerve fibers arising in the cortex and subcortical motor areas of the brain. 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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Many currently available older antipsychotic medications, although effective, have been linked to extrapyramidal syndrome (EPS) events, including abnormal muscle spasms, Parkinson's-disease-like symptoms, abnormal jerking or writhing, and an inability to sit still. |
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