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Tourette's syndrome |
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Tourette's syndrome [tu̇′rets ‚sin‚drōm] (medicine) A syndrome characterized by repetitive tics, movement disorders, uncontrolled grunts, and occasionally verbal obscenities. Also known as Gilles de la Tourette syndrome. 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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The Netherlands has become the first country to allow the sale of cannabis at local pharmacies, for use by the chronically ill especially those with cancer, HIV, ms or Tourette's syndrome. Tourette's syndrome and Life's a Twitch is a witty slice-of-life story that strangely seems like a coming-out story. The central character, Lionel Essrog (fondly nicknamed the "Human Freakshow" by Minna), has Tourette's syndrome and annoys and alienates anyone around him with his uncontrollable outbursts of odd noises,: obscenities, and insults. |
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