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involuntary
(redirected from involuntary movement)

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involuntary
Physiol (esp of a movement or muscle) performed or acting without conscious control


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Symptoms of cerebral palsy include difficulty with fine motor tasks (such as writing or using scissors), difficulty maintaining balance or walking, involuntary movements.
The procedure, frequently used when medical treatment appears to be ineffective, involves surgically implanting electrodes that stimulate specific parts of the brain to reduce involuntary movements and trembling.
It is the most common of all involuntary movements and can affect the hands, arms, head, face, vocal cords, trunk, and legs.
 
 
 
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