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• Involuntary
  |Term=involuntary ...luntary (in-VAH-lun-TAYR-ee) An action that is not voluntary. In the body, involuntary actions (like blushing) occur automatically and cannot be voluntarily contr
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• Echopraxia
  ...is", meaning "action". It is a neurological condition characterized by the involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's actions. [[Echopraxia]] is a complex tic characterized by the involuntary repetition of another person's actions. This condition is often associated
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• Echophenomenon
  ...erm used in [[neurology]] and [[psychiatry]] to describe the automatic and involuntary repetition or imitation of another person's actions or words. This can occu ...st used in the medical literature in the late 19th century to describe the involuntary repetition of sounds or actions observed in certain neurological and psychi
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• Jump
  ...p''' (/dʒʌmp/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to a sudden, involuntary movement or reaction, often caused by a surprise, shock, or a sudden pain. ...]: An automatic response to a specific stimulus. Jumping is often a reflex action.
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• Choreoathetosis
  '''Choreoathetosis''' is a type of [[neurological disorder]] characterized by involuntary, irregular movements that are not rhythmic, but may appear to flow from one Symptoms of choreoathetosis include involuntary movements, muscle weakness, and difficulty with coordination. These symptom
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• Swallowing
  Swallowing is a complex process that involves the coordinated action of muscles in the [[mouth]], [[pharynx]], and [[esophagus]]. It is divided The '''oral phase''' involves the voluntary action of chewing and forming a [[bolus]] (a small rounded mass of a substance) of
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• Jerking
  ...rkɪŋ/), also known as '''myoclonus''' in medical terminology, is a sudden, involuntary twitching or spasmodic movement of a muscle or group of muscles. * '''[[Action Myoclonus]]''': This is characterized by muscular jerking triggered or inte
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• Automatic
  * [[Reflex]]: An action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought * [[Involuntary Action]]: An action or response that is not under conscious control, such as a reflex.
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• Blink
  ...the [[central nervous system]] and can be both a voluntary and involuntary action. * [[Blink reflex]]: An involuntary blinking response to a stimulus such as a sudden light or threat to the eye
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• Pimozide
  === Mechanism of Action === Pimozide works by blocking the action of [[dopamine]], a neurotransmitter in the brain. This helps to balance the
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• Triflupromazine
  === Mechanism of Action === Triflupromazine works by blocking the action of [[dopamine]], a neurotransmitter in the brain that is involved in mood a
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• Movement
  ...is a fundamental aspect of [[biology]] and [[medicine]], referring to the action or process of moving or being moved. In the context of medicine, movement refers to the voluntary or involuntary motion of the body or its parts. This includes a wide range of actions, fro
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• Voluntary
  * [[Involuntary]]: Refers to actions or processes that occur without conscious control or d ...ss by which an individual decides on and commits to a particular course of action. It is closely related to the concept of voluntary actions.
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• Safinamide
  ==Mechanism of Action== ...ts of Safinamide may include nausea, dizziness, insomnia, and uncontrolled involuntary movements. Serious side effects may include high blood pressure and halluci
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• Flupentixol
  ==Mechanism of Action== ...e effects may include [[tardive dyskinesia]], a condition characterized by involuntary movements, particularly of the face.
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• Impulse
  ...nerally refers to a sudden, involuntary urge or force causing a particular action or behavior. ...along the nerve fibers. This is also known as a [[nerve impulse]] or an [[action potential]]. It is the fundamental process in the communication between neu
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• Tardive Dyskinesia
  ...onounced: tar-dive dis-ki-nee-zha) is a medical condition characterized by involuntary movements, most often affecting the face. The term is derived from the Gree ...ent. The term was first used in the 1960s to describe the delayed onset of involuntary movements in patients who had been treated with [[Antipsychotic medications
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• Imipramine
  ...It is primarily used in the treatment of [[depression]] and [[enuresis]] (involuntary urination). === Mechanism of Action ===
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• Gagging
  '''Gagging''' (/ˈɡæɡɪŋ/) is a reflexive, involuntary action of the [[throat]] muscles that prevents swallowing or vomiting. It is often * [[Vomiting]]: The forcible voluntary or involuntary emptying of stomach contents through the mouth.
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• Neuroleptics
  === Mechanism of Action === ...e effects can include [[tardive dyskinesia]], a condition characterized by involuntary movements of the face and body.
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