tardive dyskinesia
A patient exhibits symptoms of tardive dyskinesia during a medical consultation.
Noun: A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, repetitive movements, typically of the face, tongue, jaw, and limbs. It is a potential side effect of long-term use of certain psychiatric medications, particularly antipsychotic drugs.
This term is used exclusively in medical and clinical contexts to describe a specific drug-induced movement disorder. It is a formal diagnosis.
- The psychiatrist monitored the patient for signs of tardive dyskinesia after years of antipsychotic treatment.
- Tardive dyskinesia can manifest as grimacing, tongue protrusion, and lip smacking.
- Management of tardive dyskinesia may involve adjusting medication.
- Tardive Dyskinesia (TD): The abbreviated form "TD" is commonly used in medical notes and discussions among healthcare professionals.
- The patient's chart noted a history of TD.
- Dyskinesia (n): A broader term for abnormal, involuntary muscle movements.
- Dyskinesia can have various causes, not just medication.
- Tardive (adj): Meaning "late appearing" or "delayed in onset." In medical terminology, it specifically refers to side effects that develop after prolonged use of a drug.
- The tardive nature of the disorder means symptoms appear after long-term treatment.
- Neuroleptic-induced dyskinesia: A more specific synonym highlighting the cause (neuroleptic/antipsychotic medication).
- Drug-induced dyskinesia: A broader synonym.
This term has a single, specific medical meaning. It does not have idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it due to its highly technical nature. The condition is named for its key characteristic: tardive (delayed onset) and dyskinesia (bad/difficult movement).
A patient exhibits symptoms of tardive dyskinesia during a medical consultation.
- 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