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dyskinesia

noun
dys·​ki·​ne·​sia | \ ËŒdis-kÉ™-ˈnÄ“-zh(Ä“-)É™ How to pronounce dyskinesia (audio) , -kÄ«-\

Definition of dyskinesia

: impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) — compare tardive dyskinesia
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dyskinetic \ ËŒdis-​kÉ™-​ˈne-​tik How to pronounce dyskinetic (audio) , -​kÄ«-​ \ adjective

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 Medicines that stimulate dopamine are currently standard treatment but can cause unwanted, uncontrolled movements, called dyskinesia, as the disease progresses. — Ese Olumhense, chicagotribune.com, "Parkinson's disease progression can be slowed with vigorous exercise, study shows," 11 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of dyskinesia

circa 1706, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for dyskinesia

New Latin, from Greek dyskinēsia difficulty in moving, from dys- + -kinesia, from kinēsis motion, from kinein to move — more at hight

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dyskinesia

noun
dys·​ki·​ne·​sia | \ ËŒdis-kÉ™-ˈnÄ“-zh(Ä“-)É™, -kÄ«- How to pronounce dyskinesia (audio) \

Medical Definition of dyskinesia

: impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) — see tardive dyskinesia

Other Words from dyskinesia

dyskinetic \ -​ˈnet-​ik How to pronounce dyskinetic (audio) \ adjective

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