apraxia

[ uh-prak-see-uh, ey-prak- ]

nounPathology.
  1. 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 of apraxia

1
From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at a-6, praxis, -ia

Other words from apraxia

  • a·prac·tic [uh-prak-tik, ey-prak-], /əˈpræk tɪk, eɪˈpræk-/, a·prax·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for apraxia

apraxia

/ (əˈpræksɪə) /


noun
  1. a disorder of the central nervous system caused by brain damage and characterized by impaired ability to carry out purposeful muscular movements

Origin of apraxia

1
C19: via New Latin from Greek: inactivity, from a- 1 + praxis action

Derived forms of apraxia

  • apraxic or apractic, adjective

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