8A01.21 Ballism

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Ballism (“ballismós” meaning ‘jumping around’ in Ancient Greek) refers to violent, irregular flinging movements of the limbs primarily due to contractions of the proximal muscles.

synonyms

• Ballism

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