dyskinesia

noun

dys·ki·ne·sia | \ ˌdis-kə-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə

, -kī- \

Definition of dyskinesia

: impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) — compare tardive dyskinesia

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Recent Examples on the Web Before he was charged in the corruption case, Caraway had been receiving care for numerous medical conditions, including esophageal dyskinesia, hypertension and sleep apnea, Payma said in the filing. — Dallas News, "Judge denies former Dallas Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway’s request for home confinement," 30 July 2020 As part of the funding, the company merged with TranscripTx, a Menlo Park, Calif., company that had been focused on primary ciliary dyskinesia. — Connor Pittman, Dallas News, "Drug development company hatched in a UTSW research lab hauls in $80 million in funding," 27 Mar. 2020 Its experimental drugs could be used to treat cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia, which are both marked by chronic respiratory infections. — Connor Pittman, Dallas News, "Drug development company hatched in a UTSW research lab hauls in $80 million in funding," 27 Mar. 2020 Medicines that stimulate dopamine are currently standard treatment but can cause unwanted, uncontrolled movements, called dyskinesia, as the disease progresses. — Ese Olumhense, chicagotribune.com, "Parkinson's disease progression can be slowed with vigorous exercise, study shows," 11 Dec. 2017

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