Tourette syndrome

Noun

Meaning

Tourette syndrome (uncountable)

(neurology) a neurological disorder characterized by the presence of physical and vocal tics.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

Tourette's Gilles de la Tourette syndrome Tourette's syndrome Tourette's disorder

Examples

Epidemiology The tics of Tourette syndrome begin in childhood and tend to remit or subside with maturity; thus, a diagnosis may no longer be warranted for many adults, and observed prevalence rates are higher among children than adults. Source: Internet

Although there is no such thing as a "typical" case of Tourette syndrome, Zinner SH. Source: Internet

"Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) comorbidity: a case for "pure" Tourette syndrome?" Source: Internet

"Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: the childhood co-morbidity that most influences the disability burden in Tourette syndrome". Source: Internet

Aykroyd described in a 2004 NPR interview with host Terry Gross as having been analyzed in childhood with Tourette syndrome (TS) as well as Asperger syndrome (AS). Source: Internet

"Behavioral and emotional aspects of Tourette syndrome". Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Toure tourelle tourer Tourette's Tourette's disorder Tourette's syndrome