Mesh term Tic Disorders
Browse to parent terms:Movement Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Description
Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany another another condition. (From DSM-IV, 1994)Browse to child terms:
Tourette Syndrome
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