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Record 1 2005-02-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
CONT

Tics and mannerisms - Functions of repetitive, quasi-purposive, involuntary contractions of a group of muscles. Inclusion: impairments such as vocal tics, coprolalia and bruxism

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
CONT

Tics et maniérismes - Fonctions relatives aux contractions répétitives, quasi-intentionnelles, involontaires d'un groupe de muscles. Inclusions: déficiences comme les tics de la voix, la coprolalie et le bruxisme.

Spanish

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