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Athetosis
Athetoid Movements | Hammond Disease | Hammond' | s Disease | Athetoid Movement | Athetoses | Disease, Hammond | Disease, Hammond' | s | Diseases, Hammond | Diseases, Hammond' | s | Hammond Diseases | Hammond' | s Diseases | Hammonds Disease
A dyskinesia characterized by an inability to maintain the fingers, toes, tongue, or other body parts in a stable position, resulting in continuous slow, sinusoidal, and flowing involuntary movements. This condition is frequently accompanied by CHOREA, where it is referred to as choreoathetosis. Athetosis may occur as a manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES or DRUG TOXICITY, NERVOUS SYSTEM. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p76) |
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