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dyskinetic

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dys⋅ki⋅ne⋅sia

  [dis-ki-nee-zhuh, -zhee-uh, -zee-uh, -kahy-]
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–noun Pathology.
difficulty or abnormality in performing voluntary muscular movements.

Origin:
1700–10; < NL < Gk dyskīnēsía; see dys-, -kinesia

Related forms:
dys⋅ki⋅net⋅ic  [dis-ki-net-ik, -kahy-] , adjective
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Main Entry: dys·ki·ne·sia
Pronunciation: "dis-k&-'nE-zh(E-)&, -kI-
Function: noun
: impairment of voluntary movements resultingin fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) —see TARDIVE DYSKINESIA —dys·ki·net·ic /-'net-ik/ adjective
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dyskinesia dys·ki·ne·sia (dĭs'kə-nē'zhə, -kī-)
n.
An impairment in the ability to control movements, characterized by spasmodic or repetitive motions or lack of coordination.

dys'ki·net'ic (-nět'ĭk) adj.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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