sensory tic

sensory tic

Neurology A tic triggered by a general or local dysphoric somatic sensation of pressure, tickle, warmth, cold, pain, etc, seen in ±40% of Pts with Tourette syndrome. See Tourette syndrome.
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The impulse to move (sensory tics or premonitory urge) was also significantly alleviated by the surgery in this patient group.
Deep Brain Stimulation of the Globus Pallidus Internus in Patients with Intractable Tourette Syndrome: A 1-year Follow-up Study
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