What does HYPERKINESIA mean?
Definitions for HYPERKINESIA
ˌhaɪ pər kɪˈni ʒə, -ʒi ə, -zi ə, -kaɪ-; -ˈni sɪshy·per·ki·ne·si·a
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hyperkinesis
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Hyperkinesia
Hyperkinesia, also known as hyperkinesis, refers to an increase in muscular activity that can result in excessive abnormal movements, excessive normal movements, or a combination of both. The word hyperkinesis comes from the Greek hyper, meaning "increased," and kinein, meaning "to move." Hyperkinesia is a state of excessive restlessness which is featured in a large variety of disorders that affect the ability to control motor movement, such as Huntington's disease. It is the opposite of hypokinesia, which refers to decreased bodily movement, as commonly manifested in Parkinson's disease. Many hyperkinetic movements are the result of improper regulation of the basal ganglia-thalamocortical circuitry. Overactivity of a direct pathway combined with decreased activity of an indirect pathway results in activation of thalamic neurons and excitation of cortical neurons, resulting in increased motor output. Often, hyperkinesia is paired with hypotonia, a decrease in muscle tone. Many hyperkinetic disorders are psychological in nature and are typically prominent in childhood. Depending on the specific type of hyperkinetic movement, there are different treatment options available to minimize the symptoms, including different medical and surgical therapies.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of HYPERKINESIA in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of HYPERKINESIA in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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