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convulsive tic |
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convulsive tic, a disorder of the facial nerve, causing involuntary spasmodic contractions of the facial muscles supplied by that nerve. Also called hemifacial spasm. See also Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The convulsive tic signs manifested by the Tourette's patient are always due to wind in Chinese medicine. |
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