noun
- a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movements
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with dystonia after experiencing uncontrollable neck spasms.
- Dystonia can affect any part of the body, including the face, neck, and limbs.
- Treatment for dystonia may include botulinum toxin injections or deep brain stimulation.
- Writer’s cramp is a form of focal dystonia that affects the hand muscles.
- The neurologist explained that dystonia symptoms often worsen with stress.
- Physical therapy can help manage some symptoms of dystonia.