neuroleptic malignant syndrome

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What does neuroleptic malignant syndrome mean?

A life-threatening neurological disorder, exhibiting muscle rigidity, fever, delirium, etc., most often caused by an adverse reaction to neuroleptic or antipsychotic drugs.

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