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dystonia [di′stōn·ē·ə] (physiology) Disorder or lack of muscle tonicity. 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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As is made clear in "Two Hands," Fleisher suffers from a condition now diagnosed as focal dystonia in which the fourth and fifth fingers of his right hand curl inward. Some patients have dystonia of the plantar flexors, reduced arm swing, or rigidity of the trunk. For example, focal hand dystonia in musicians is one of the pathologic consequences of plasticity. |
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