Tourette syndrome

British  

/ tʊəˈrɛt /

noun

1. Also called: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.   Tourette's syndrome.   Tourette's.  a brain disorder characterized by involuntary outbursts of swearing, spitting, barking, etc, and sudden involuntary movements

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Etymology

Origin of Tourette syndrome

C20: named after Georges Gilles de la Tourette (1857–1904), French neurologist

Example Sentences

A BBC spokesperson said the strong language "arose from involuntary verbal tics associated with Tourette syndrome, and was not intentional. We apologise for any offence caused by the language heard."

From BBC

"I Swear" -- based on a true story about a Scottish man whose life was irrevocably changed by Tourette Syndrome -- was the most nominated British film, with five nods.

From Barron's

She is autistic and has Tourette syndrome.

From BBC

She had never heard of Tourette syndrome.

From BBC

Ms Hastings, a third-year student studying opera singing in Cardiff, told BBC Radio Wales Breakfast on Wednesday she had never heard of Tourette syndrome when she was a child.

From BBC