Movement Disorders Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition | Notes |
| Ataxia | Incoordination of the muscles during movement, especially when walking. | |
| Bradykinesia | Abnormally slow muscle movements or a decrease in the number of spontaneous movements | usually associated with Parkinson disease. |
| Dyskinesia | Abnormal motions that occur because of difficulty controlling the voluntary muscles | may include tics, spasms, jerking, or slow writhing of the hands. |
| Hyperkinesis | An abnormally increased amount of muscle movements. | |
| Restless legs syndrome (RLS) | Uncomfortable restlessness and twitching of the leg muscles along with tingling, aching, or crawling-insect sensations | usually occurs at night. |
| Tremor | Small, involuntary, back-and-forth movements of the hands, head, jaw, or extremities that are continuous and cannot be controlled. |
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