dyskinesia

Thân thiện

A patient with dyskinesia experiences involuntary movements of the arms.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A medical condition characterized by abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements: Dyskinesia refers to involuntary, uncontrollable, and often repetitive movements that are not part of a person's intended actions. It is a symptom of various neurological disorders or a side effect of certain medications.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's Parkinson's disease medication caused severe dyskinesia, making it difficult for him to sit still.
  • Tardive dyskinesia is a potential side effect of long-term use of antipsychotic drugs.
  • The neurologist assessed the severity of the dyskinesia in her arms and face.

Advanced Usage

• "Tardive dyskinesia": A specific, often irreversible form of dyskinesia caused by long-term use of neuroleptic medications.

  • After years on the medication, the patient developed tardive dyskinesia, characterized by grimacing and tongue protrusion.

• "Paroxysmal dyskinesia": Refers to dyskinesia that occurs in sudden, episodic attacks.

  • He was diagnosed with paroxysmal kinesigenic dyskinesia, where sudden movements trigger brief episodes of uncontrollable shaking.

Variants and Related Words

• Dyskinetic (adj): Relating to or suffering from dyskinesia.
  • The dyskinetic movements were most prominent in his upper body.

Synonyms

• Involuntary movement: A general term for unintended muscle activity.
• Hyperkinesia: Excessive movement or activity, which can overlap with dyskinesia.

Related Phrases

• Drug-induced dyskinesia: Dyskinesia specifically caused as an adverse effect of medication.
  • Managing drug-induced dyskinesia often requires careful adjustment of the dosage.

Related Idioms

(This medical term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. abnormality in performing voluntary muscle movements