About The Medical Condition Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

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Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder

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Chronic Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder Medical Condition

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Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany general medical conditions. (From DSM-IV, 1994)

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