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dyspraxia

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈpraksɪə/
Definition of dyspraxia

noun

[mass noun] Medicine
  • a developmental disorder of the brain in childhood causing difficulty in activities requiring coordination and movement.

Origin:

early 20th century: from Greek dus- 'bad or difficult' + praxis 'action'

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