synkinesis

synkinesis definition - medical

syn·ki·ne·sis (sĭnˌkə-nēˈsĭs, -kī-, sĭngˌ-)

noun
Involuntary movement of muscles or limbs accompanying a voluntary movement.

Related Forms:

  • synˌki·netˈic (-nĕtˈĭk) adjective

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