Dystonia Definition

dĭs-tōnē-ə
noun
A lack of normal muscle tone due to disease or infection of the nervous system.
Webster's New World
Abnormal tonicity of muscle, characterized by prolonged, repetitive muscle contractions that may cause twisting or jerking movements of the body or a body part.
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Other Word Forms of Dystonia

Noun

Singular:
dystonia
Plural:
dystonias

Dystonia Sentence Examples

  • Dystonia may be limited to one area (focal) or may affect the whole body (general).

  • Dystonia may be painful as well as incapacitating.

  • The drug can also help with dystonia, a severe contraction of muscles in the shoulder and neck.

  • This research could provide a new treatment for occupational and musician's dystonia.

  • Cocktail therapy In some patients, mostly with severe generalized dystonia, a combination of drugs may be used.

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Words Starting With

DDYDYS

Words Ending With

AIANIA

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