hypermotor seizure

seizure characterized by automatisms involving predominantly proximal limb muscles and producing marked limb displacement.

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hy·per·mo·tor sei·zure

(hī'pĕr-mō'tŏr sē'zhŭr)

Attack characterized by automatisms involving predominantly proximal limb muscles and producing marked limb displacement.

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

hy·per·mo·tor sei·zure

(hī'pĕr-mō'tŏr sē'zhŭr)

Seizure characterized by automatisms involving predominantly proximal limb muscles and producing marked limb displacement.

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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