Definition of tardive dyskinesia

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tardive dyskinesia

NOUN:

A chronic disorder of the nervous system characterized by involuntary jerky movements of the face, tongue, jaws, trunk, and limbs, usually developing as a late side effect of prolonged treatment with antipsychotic drugs.

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