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dyskinesia
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dys·ki·ne·sia  (dsk-nzh, -k-)
n.
An impairment in the ability to control movements, characterized by spasmodic or repetitive motions or lack of coordination.
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Noun1.dyskinesia - abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements
nervous disorder, neurological disease, neurological disorder - a disorder of the nervous system
tardive dyskinesia - involuntary rolling of the tongue and twitching of the face or trunk or limbs; often occurs in patients with Parkinsonism who are treated with phenothiazine


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We believe that, by maintaining a steady levodopa blood concentration, ND0601 should minimize or even abolish dyskinesias and other disabling motor complications associated with long-term oral levodopa administration in advanced Parkinson's disease.
The complications of drug therapy subscale assesses dyskinesias, dystonias, and clinical fluctuations, among other complications.
After prolonged use of L-DOPA, its beneficial effects are reduced and patients develop motor fluctuations and dyskinesias.
 
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