Disease or Syndrome
movement disorders
Subclass of:
CNS disorder
Definitions related to movement disorders:
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Neurological conditions resulting in abnormal voluntary or involuntary movement, which may impact the speed, fluency, quality and ease of movement.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Movement disorders are neurologic conditions that cause problems with movement, such as: Increased movement that can be voluntary (intentional) or involuntary (unintended); Decreased or slow voluntary movement. There are many different movement disorders.MedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Syndromes which feature DYSKINESIAS as a cardinal manifestation of the disease process. Included in this category are degenerative, hereditary, post-infectious, medication-induced, post-inflammatory, and post-traumatic conditions.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(abnormality of movement) An abnormality of movement with a neurological basis characterized by changes in coordination and speed of voluntary movements.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Every body movement, from raising a hand to smiling, involves a complex interaction between the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), nerves, and muscles. Damage to or malfunction of any of these components may result in a movement disorder.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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The term "movement disorders" refers to a group of nervous system (neurological) conditions that cause abnormal increased movements, which may be voluntary or involuntary. Movement disorders can also cause reduced or slow movements.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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