Definition of Retropulsion

1. Noun. (medicine) a tendency to step or walk backwards involuntarily, especially as a symptom of Parkinsonism ¹

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Medical Definition of Retropulsion

1. 1. An involuntary backward walking or running, occurring in patients with the parkinsonian syndrome. 2. A pushing back of any part. Origin: retro-+ L. Pulsio, a pushing, fr. Pello, pp. Pulsus, beat, drive (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Retropulsion

retrophilia
retroplacental
retroplasia
retropneumoperitoneum
retroposed
retroposition
retroposon
retroposons
retropresbyteral
retropseudogene
retropseudogenes
retropulsion (current term)
retropulsions
retropulsive
retropyloric lymph nodes
retropyloric nodes
retroreflection
retroreflective
retroreflector
retroreflectors
retrorocket
retrorockets
retrorse
retros
retroscape
retroscapes

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