retropulsion

noun

med an abnormal tendency to walk backwards: a symptom of Parkinson's disease

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retropulsion in Medicine

retropulsion

[rĕt′rō-pŭl′shən]

n.

An involuntary backward walking or running, as seen in Parkinsonism.

A pushing back of a part or organ.