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Hyperkinesis
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Definition
: Excessive movement of muscles of the body as a whole, which may be associated with organic or psychological disorders.
human & animal; MOTOR ACTIVITY is also available: see note there; do not confuse with MYOKYMIA or ISAACS SYNDROME
Other names
Hyperactivity, Motor; Movements, Hyperkinetic; Movement, Hyperkinetic; Motor Hyperactivity; Hyperkinetic Movement; Hyperkinesias, Generalized; Generalized Hyperkinesias; Generalized Hyperkinesia; Hyperkinetic Movements; Hyperkinesia, Generalized; Hyperkinesia
