SINCE 1828
dyskinesia
noun
dys·ki·ne·sia
| \ ˌdis-kə-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə
, -kī-\
, -kī-\
Definition of dyskinesia
: impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) — compare tardive dyskinesia
Keep scrolling for more
Other Words from dyskinesia
dyskinetic
\ -ˈnet-ik
\
adjective
\
adjective
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for dyskinesia
dyskinesia
noun
dys·ki·ne·sia
| \ ˌdis-kə-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə, -kī-
\
\
Medical Definition of dyskinesia
: impairment of voluntary movements resulting in fragmented or jerky motions (as in Parkinson's disease) — see tardive dyskinesia
Other Words from dyskinesia
dyskinetic
\ -ˈnet-ik
\
adjective
\
adjective
Comments on dyskinesia
What made you want to look up dyskinesia? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
Original Meanings Quiz
-
- Which of the following is the earliest known sense of the word awe?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Original Meanings Quiz
A quiz for the pedantic and those annoyed by them!
Take the quiz -
A Green Quiz
How many questions can you answer about the word "green"?
Take the quiz -
How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?
Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!
Take the quiz -
Syn City
Build a city of skyscrapers—one synonym at a time.
Play the game
Share dyskinesia
Resources for dyskinesia