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apraxia - 4 dictionary results

a⋅prax⋅i⋅a

[uh-prak-see-uh, ey-prak-]
–noun Pathology.
a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, but not accompanied by a loss of sensory function or paralysis.

Origin:
1885–90; < NL; see a-6, praxis, -ia


a⋅prac⋅tic [uh-prak-tik, ey-prak-] , a⋅prax⋅ic, adjective
a·prax·i·a   (ā-prāk'sē-ə)   
n.  Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment.

[Greek aprāxiā, inaction : a-, without; see a-1 + prāxis, action; see praxis.]
a·prac'tic (ā-prāk'tĭk), a·prax'ic (ā-prāk'sĭk) adj.

Main Entry: aprax·ia
Pronunciation: (')A-'prak-sE-&
Function: noun
: loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movementswithout impairment of the muscles or senses —compare EUPRAXIAaprac·tic /-'prak-tik/ or aprax·ic /-'prak-sik/ adjective

apraxia a·prax·i·a (ā-prāk'sē-ə)
n.

  1. A disorder of voluntary movement consisting of the partial or complete inability to execute purposeful movements without the impairment of muscular power and coordination.
  2. A psychomotor defect characterized by the inability to make proper use of a known object.

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