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akinesia

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪkɪˈniːsɪə, a-/

Definition of akinesia

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • loss or impairment of the power of voluntary movement.

Derivatives

akinetic

Pronunciation: /-ˈnɛtɪk/

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek akinēsia 'quiescence', from a- 'without' + kinēsis 'motion'

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