apraxic

Variant of apraxia

apraxia definition

aprax·ia (ā prak′sē ə, ə-)

noun

complete or partial loss of the ability to perform complex muscular movements, resulting from damage to certain areas of the brain without any paralysis or damage to normal motor functions

Etymology: ModL < Gr, inaction: see a- & praxis

Related Forms:

  • apraxic aprax′·ic (-prak′sik) adjective or apractic aprac′·tic (-prak′tik)

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