Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare, life-threatening disorder that is caused by neuroleptic medications. It is characterized by fever, muscular cramps and rigidity, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and changes in the mental status that may lead to coma.

**Synonyms:** - Malignant neuroleptic syndrome - NMS - neuroleptic malignant syndrome