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dystonia  

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  • Dystonia is a movement disorder consisting of involuntary muscle contractions, which force certain parts of the body into abnormal, sometimes painful, movements or postures. This can affect any part of the body including the arms, legs, trunk, neck, eyelids, face, or vocal cords. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Dystonia]

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