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movement disorders  

Definition

  • Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of movement. Movement disorders occur as a result of damage or disease in a region located at the base of the brain (basal ganglia). [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Movement Disorders]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-JTMJ02RW-6

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