uncontrolled movement
[/ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld ˈmuːvmənt/]
nounpl: uncontrolled movements
movimento descontrolado
1. Physical motion that occurs without conscious regulation or deliberate direction, often involuntary or erratic
The patient experienced uncontrolled movements of his limbs due to the neurological condition.
O paciente experimentou movimentos descontrolados de seus membros devido à condição neurológica.
2. Spontaneous or chaotic motion that cannot be stopped or directed by the person performing it
The uncontrolled movements during the seizure lasted several minutes.
Os movimentos descontrolados durante a convulsão duraram vários minutos.
3. Motion that lacks precision, coordination, or intentional purpose
The toddler's uncontrolled movements made it difficult for him to walk in a straight line.
Os movimentos descontrolados da criança pequena tornavam difícil para ela caminhar em linha reta.
In medical and neurological contexts in both Brazil and the USA, 'uncontrolled movement' is a clinical term used to describe symptoms of various conditions including Parkinson's disease, cerebral palsy, and seizure disorders. The term is more formal in medical settings but may be used colloquially to describe any erratic or clumsy motion. In Brazilian Portuguese, the term is commonly used in healthcare, physical therapy, and neurology discussions.
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