dyspraxia

[ dis-prak-see-uh ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. inability to perform coordinated movements.

dyspraxia

/ dɪsˈpræksɪə /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dyspraxia¹

dys- + prax ( is ) + -ia