acathisia

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A form of akathisia — A sensation of restlessness characterized by an inability to sit still/down or remain motionless/seated, arising from a subjective need or desire to move, often coinciding with the sensation of twitching of muscles, often as a side effect of psychiatric medications.

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Meanings

nounacathisia (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of akathisia.
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