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tardive dyskinesia
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tar·dive dyskinesia (tär′div)
a neuromuscular disorder, characterized by involuntary movements of the face, mouth, etc., believed to be induced by long-term use of certain tranquilizers or dopamine
Etymology: tardive, developing late (< Fr, fem. of tardif, tardy) + dyskinesia
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