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extrapyramidal

/ɛks.trə.piˈræmdɪl/ adjective · British & US
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What does extrapyramidal mean?

adjective

Relating to or affecting the extrapyramidal system, a part of the brain that controls movement and posture.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with a condition that affected the extrapyramidal system, causing involuntary movements."

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