bradykinesia

American

[brad-i-ki-nee-zhuh, -kahy-] / ˈbræd ɪ kɪˈni ʒə, -kaɪ- /

noun

slowness of movement, as found, for example, in Parkinson's disease.

bradykinesia British

/ ˌbrædɪkɪˈniːzɪə /

noun

physiol abnormal slowness of physical movement, esp as an effect of Parkinson's disease

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Other Word Forms

bradykinetic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of bradykinesia

brady- + -kinesia

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Tremor was shown to improve with stimulation of tracts connected to the primary motor cortex and cerebellum, while bradykinesia was associated with the supplementary motor cortex.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 4, 2024

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