athetizes

Example:Spastic movements can be mistaken for athetizing movements in some neurological conditions.

Definition:characterized by spasms or jerky movements, often a symptom of cerebral palsy or other neurological conditions, typically associated with muscle stiffness but can also include involuntary movements.

Example:Dystonic movements may coexist or alternate with athetizing movements in some neurological conditions.

Definition:characterized by involuntary, often painful, muscle contractions that cause twisting and repetitive movements and abnormal postures, similar to athetizing movements but with additional muscle stiffness and pain.

Example:While 'ardent' typically doesn't apply to involuntary movements, hyperbole can Sometimes be used to emphasize the jerky, involuntary nature of athetizing movements, as in 'his movements were as ardently jerky as they could possibly be.'

Definition:showing or characterized by strong excitement or enthusiasm, although this is usually used in a positive context and does not typically refer to involuntary movements.