dyspraxia
[ dis-prak-see-uh ]
/ dɪsˈpræk si ə /
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noun Pathology.
inability to perform coordinated movements.
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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 ]
n.
Impairment of the ability to execute purposeful, voluntary movement.
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