noun
- abnormal or impaired voluntary movement, especially as a side effect of medication or symptom of neurological disorder
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed dyskinesia after long-term use of antipsychotic medication.
- Tardive dyskinesia can cause involuntary facial movements.
- The neurologist adjusted the dosage to reduce dyskinesia symptoms.
- Dyskinesia made it difficult for her to control her hand movements.
- Physical therapy may help manage some forms of dyskinesia.
- The medication’s benefits outweighed the risk of mild dyskinesia.