extrapyramidal
Pronunciation: [ˌɛkstrəˌpɪrəˈmædəl]
Word
Context: "medicine"
(adjective) This term relates to a part of the brain that helps control movement and coordination. When we talk about extrapyramidal, we mean the system that influences our muscles and movements but is not part of the main pathways for movement.
Example
The doctor explained that extrapyramidal symptoms can affect how someone moves after taking certain medications.
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She didn't have any extrapyramidal issues, so her movements were normal.
Example
What are some common extrapyramidal effects of the medication?
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