SLEEP RELATED DYSTONIA
\slˈiːp ɹɪlˈe͡ɪtɪd dɪstˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \slˈiːp ɹɪlˈeɪtɪd dɪstˈəʊniə], \s_l_ˈiː_p ɹ_ɪ_l_ˈeɪ_t_ɪ_d d_ɪ_s_t_ˈəʊ_n_iə]\
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A parasomnia characterized by paroxysmal episodes of choreoathetotic, ballistic, dystonic movements, and semipurposeful activity. The episodes occur during non-rapid eye movement sleep and typically recur several times per night. (Neurology 1992 Jul;42 (7 Suppl 6):61-67; Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p391)
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