Dyskinetic
Dyskinetic
Dyskinetic (pronunciation: dis-ki-net-ik) is a term used in the medical field to describe abnormal or impaired voluntary movement.
Etymology
The term "Dyskinetic" is derived from the Greek words "dys" meaning bad or difficult, and "kinesis" meaning movement.
Definition
Dyskinetic refers to a category of movement disorders characterized by involuntary muscle movements, including movements that are spasmodic, repetitive, or otherwise unwanted. These movements can affect any part of the body, including the arms, legs, face, or even the entire body.
Related Terms
- Dystonia: A neurological movement disorder syndrome in which sustained or repetitive muscle contractions result in twisting and repetitive movements or abnormal fixed postures.
- Chorea: An abnormal involuntary movement disorder, one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias.
- Athetosis: A symptom characterized by slow, involuntary, convoluted, writhing movements of the fingers, hands, toes, and feet.
- Hypokinesia: Refers to decreased bodily movement. It is associated with basal ganglia diseases, such as Parkinson's disease, and mental health disorders.
- Hyperkinesia: Refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in excessive abnormal movements, excessive normal movements, or a combination of both.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dyskinetic
- Wikipedia's article - Dyskinetic
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