A life-threatening condition that may be caused by certain drugs used to treat mental illness, nausea, or vomiting. Symptoms include high fever, sweating, unstable blood pressure, confusion, and stiffness. Also called NMS.
( NOOR-oh-LEP-tik muh-LIG-nunt SIN-drome )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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