acute dystonic reaction
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acute dystonic reaction
(diston′ik)
n
n
Extreme contraction of the jaw muscles, which can result in dislocation of the jaw bones and difficulty in opening the mouth. These symptoms may be caused by an adverse reaction to an antipsychotic drug.
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