akinesia

akinesia definition - medical

a·ki·ne·sia (āˌkĭ-nēˈzhə, -kī-) or a·ki·ne·sis (-sĭs)

noun
A slowness or loss of normal motor function resulting in impaired muscle movement.

Related Forms:

  • aˌki·neˈsic (-zĭk, -sĭk), aˌki·netˈic (-nĕtˈĭk) adjective

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