dyskinetic
Adjective
Meaning
dyskinetic (comparative more dyskinetic, superlative most dyskinetic)
Of or pertaining to dyskinesia
Phrases with the word
Examples
About 10% of individuals with CP are classified as dyskinetic CP but some have mixed forms with spasticity and dyskinesia.
Athetoid main Athetoid cerebral palsy or dyskinetic cerebral palsy is mixed muscle tone — hypertonia and hypotonia mixed with involuntary motions.
In newborn infants, high bilirubin levels in the blood, if left untreated, can lead to brain damage in the basal ganglia ( kernicterus ), which can lead to dyskinetic cerebral palsy.
For some people with dyskinetic CP, it takes a lot of work and concentration to get their hand to a certain spot (like scratching their nose or reaching for a cup).
People with dyskinetic CP have trouble holding themselves in an upright, steady position for sitting or walking, and often show involuntary motions.