dyspraxia

[ dis-prak-see-uh ]

/ dɪsˈpræk si ə /

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noun Pathology.

inability to perform coordinated movements.

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Origin of dyspraxia

<Greek: ill success, equivalent to dys-dys- + prâx(is) action + -ia-ia

Words nearby dyspraxia

dysplasia epiphysialis punctata, dysplastic nevus syndrome, dyspnea, dyspneic, dyspnoea, dyspraxia, dysprosium, dysproteinemia, dysraphism, dysreflexia, dysrhythmia

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British Dictionary definitions for dyspraxia

dyspraxia

/ (dɪsˈpræksɪə) /

noun

pathol an impairment in the control of the motor system; it may be developmental or acquired, resulting from a cerebral lesion

Word Origin for dyspraxia

dys- + prax (is) + -ia

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Medical definitions for dyspraxia

dyspraxia

[ dĭs-prăk′sē-ə ]

Impairment of the ability to execute purposeful, voluntary movement.