dystonia
noun
dys·to·nia
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Definition of dystonia
: any of various conditions (such as Parkinson's disease and torticollis) characterized by abnormalities of movement and muscle tone
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Other Words from dystonia
dystonic
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adjective
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adjective
Examples of dystonia in a Sentence
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Instead, the walk is more of a community event aimed at spreading awareness, as many people with dystonia have trouble walking. — Katrina Pross, Twin Cities, "Como Zoo to host charity walk Saturday for brain disorder awareness," 21 June 2019 Whalen, now 55, had applied for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income benefits due to her diagnosis of cervical dystonia, a condition her attorney likened to Parkinsonâs disease. — Christine Clarridge, The Seattle Times, "Washington State Patrol detective violated womanâs rights with ruse, hidden cameras, court rules," 13 Nov. 2018 He was diagnosed with focal hand dystonia, and was devastated to hear there was no immediate cure. — Fox News, "Musician serenades surgeons during brain operation," 31 May 2018 Pianists and guitarists can suffer from this focal hand dystonia, just as De Quervainâs disease affects trumpet and trombone players as well as tennis players. — Orthocincy, Cincinnati.com, "Musicians - and their injuries - heard by Dr. Due," 26 Mar. 2018 Approximately 1 percent of musicians suffer from dystonia severe enough to impair their performance, among them virtuoso pianists Leon Fleischer and the late Glenn Gould. — Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, "One day, a serious athlete couldnât walk straight. Doctors were stumped.," 6 Mar. 2018 His younger sister, Samantha, 17, also suffers from dystonia and sometimes has trouble walking. — Jenna West, SI.com, "Ex-Gators Coach Jim McElwain Sold Florida Home at Loss to Help Family With Disabled Kids," 6 Apr. 2018 Approximately 1 percent of musicians suffer from dystonia severe enough to impair their performance, among them virtuoso pianists Leon Fleischer and the late Glenn Gould. — Sandra G. Boodman, Washington Post, "One day, a serious athlete couldnât walk straight. Doctors were stumped.," 6 Mar. 2018 The Staab family have two children who suffer from dystonia, which is a neurological disorder that causes involuntary muscle contractions. — Mark Heim, AL.com, "Jim McElwain roasted for taking loss on Florida house, but reason will make you stand up and cheer," 6 Apr. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dystonia.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dystonia
noun
dys·to·nia
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Medical Definition of dystonia
: a state of disordered tonicity of tissues (as of muscle)
Other Words from dystonia
dystonic
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adjective
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adjective