AKINESIA

akinesis, akinesia

(noun) motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

akinesia (countable and uncountable, plural akinesias)

(medicine) The loss of the ability to control motor muscles.

Source: Wiktionary


Ak`i*ne"si*a, n. Etym: [Gr. (Med.)

Definition: Paralysis of the motor nerves; loss of movement. Foster.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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