stereotypic movement disorder

stereotypic movement disorder
[DSM-IV] a mental disorder characterized by repetitive nonfunctional motor behavior, such as hand waving, rocking, head-banging, or self-biting, which often appears to be driven and can result in serious self-inflicted injuries.

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