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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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Common symptoms included ophthalmoplegia, pseudobulbar palsy, dysarthria, dystonic rigidity of the neck and upper trunk, and dementia. A diagnosis of acute dystonic reaction due to phenothiazine was made, the patient responding quickly and completely to anticholinergic medication. These culture-specific elements, when applied in another cultural context, are likely to create culturally dystonic experiences. |
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