psychokinesis

psychokinesis definition - medical

psy·cho·ki·ne·sis (sīˌkō-kĭ-nēˈsĭs, -kī-)

noun pl. psy·cho·ki·ne·ses (-sēz) Abbr. PK
  1. An uncontrolled, maniacal outburst, resulting from defective inhibition.
  2. The production or control of motion, especially in inanimate and remote objects, purportedly by the exercise of psychic powers.

Related Forms:

  • psyˌcho·ki·netˈic (-kĭ-nĕtˈĭk, -kī-) adjective

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