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dystonic [diston′ik] referring to impairments of muscle tone, often excessive increase in tone, when the muscle is in action, and to hypotonia when it is at rest, often resulting in postural abnormalities. 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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Common symptoms included ophthalmoplegia, pseudobulbar palsy, dysarthria, dystonic rigidity of the neck and upper trunk, and dementia. A diagnosis of acute dystonic reaction due to phenothiazine was made, the patient responding quickly and completely to anticholinergic medication. These culture-specific elements, when applied in another cultural context, are likely to create culturally dystonic experiences. |
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