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Dystonia

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An abnormally increased muscular tone that causes fixed abnormal postures. There is a slow, intermittent twisting motion that leads to exaggerated turning and posture of the extremities and trunk. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C4020871
  • MSH:D004421
  • UMLS:C0013421
definition

An abnormally increased muscular tone that causes fixed abnormal postures. There is a slow, intermittent twisting motion that leads to exaggerated turning and posture of the extremities and trunk.

has alternative id

HP:0002328

has exact synonym

Dystonic movements

has related synonym

Dystonic disease

id

HP:0001332

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