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dyspraxia

[ dis-prak-see-uh ]
/ dɪsˈpræk si ə /

noun Pathology.

inability to perform coordinated movements.

Nearby words

  1. dysplasia epiphysialis punctata,
  2. dysplastic,
  3. dysplastic nevus syndrome,
  4. dyspnea,
  5. dyspnoea,
  6. dysprosium,
  7. dysproteinemia,
  8. dysraphism,
  9. dysrhythmia,
  10. dyssebacia

Origin of dyspraxia

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

dyspraxia

[ dĭs-prăk′sē-ə ]

n.

Impairment of the ability to execute purposeful, voluntary movement.
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