a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscular movements, obscene vocal expressions, etc.: in full
See Tourette's syndrome in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(to͝o-rĕtsˈ) or Tou·rette syndrome(-rĕtˈ)
noun
A severe neurological disorder characterized by multiple facial and other body tics, usually beginning in childhood or adolescence and often accompanied by grunts and compulsive utterances, as of interjections and obscenities. Also called Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.