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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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