dyskinesia (redirected from Dyskinesias)

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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dyskinesia [dɪskɪˈniːzɪə]

n

(Medicine) involuntary repetitive movements, such as those occurring in chorea

[dys- + -kinesia from Greek kinesis movement]

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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