1. relating to or characterized by dyskinesia; involving abnormal, involuntary movements of the body or limbs
Usage: medical/clinical term; commonly used in neurology and psychiatry

Examples

• The patient exhibited dyskinetic movements as a side effect of long-term antipsychotic medication.
• Dyskinetic cerebral palsy is characterized by involuntary, writhing movements.
• The neurologist noted dyskinetic symptoms in the patient's upper extremities.
• Tardive dyskinesia can cause dyskinetic facial grimacing and tongue protrusion.
• The dyskinetic disorder affected the patient's ability to perform fine motor tasks.