Description

Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The condition often begins in childhood and can vary in severity, impacting social and academic functioning.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to Tourette Syndrome using informal terms or abbreviations, which should be avoided in clinical settings. It is important to maintain a formal register and to clarify any misconceptions about the disorder's nature and symptoms.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome after exhibiting multiple tics over several months.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con Trastorno de Gilles de la Tourette después de mostrar múltiples tics durante varios meses.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing Tourette Syndrome with other tic disorders; mispronouncing 'Tourette' as 'Tourettes'; using informal terms instead of the clinical term.