Dictionary
Thesaurus
Sentence Examples

Dictionary Home » Dictionary Definitions » akinesia

akinesia

(āˌkə-nēˈzhə, -kī-)

noun

Loss of normal motor function, resulting in impaired muscle movement.

Origin:

Origin: Greek akinēsiā

Origin: : a-, without; see a-¹

Origin: + kīnēsis, motion; see -kinesis

.

Related Forms:

aˌki·netˈic (-nĕtˈĭk) adjective

Learn more about akinesia

akinesia medical definition

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD

Akiba ben Joseph

About YourDictionary Advertisers Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms of Use Help
© 1996-2013 LoveToKnow, Corp. All Rights Reserved. Audio pronunciation provided by LoveToKnow, Corp.