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Definition: a general term for a number of disorders caused by abnormalities of the basal ganglia or certain brainstem or thalamic nuclei; characterized by motor deficits, loss of postural reflexes, bradykinesia, tremor, rigidity, and various involuntary movements.
Synonym(s): extrapyramidal motor system disease
Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
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