Definition of Apraxia

1. Noun. Inability to make purposeful movements.

Generic synonyms: Brain Disease, Brain Disorder, Encephalopathy
Derivative terms: Apractic, Apraxic

Definition of Apraxia

1. Noun. Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Apraxia

1. loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements [n -S] : APRACTIC, APRAXIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Apraxia

1. Inability to execute a skilled or learned motor act, not related to paralysis or lack of comprehension, caused by a cortical lesion. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Apraxia

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appurtenants
appurtenaunce
appurtenaunt
appuy
appuyed
appuying
appuys
apraclonidine
apractagnosia
apractic
apragmatism
apramycin
apramycins
apraxia (current term)
apraxia algera
apraxias
apraxic
apreciate
aprepitant
aprepitants
apres
apres-ski
apricate
apricated
apricates
aprication
apricide
apricity

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