NOCTURNAL PAROXYSMAL DYSTONIA
\nɒktˈɜːnə͡l pˈaɹəksˌɪsmə͡l dɪstˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \nɒktˈɜːnəl pˈaɹəksˌɪsməl dɪstˈəʊniə], \n_ɒ_k_t_ˈɜː_n_əl p_ˈa_ɹ_ə_k_s_ˌɪ_s_m_əl 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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