apraxia

noun aprax·ia \(ˌ)ā-ˈprak-sē-ə\

Definition of APRAXIA

: loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movements without muscular or sensory impairment

— aprac·tic \-ˈprak-tik\ or aprax·ic \-ˈprak-sik\ adjective

New Latin, from Greek, inaction, from a- + praxis action, from prassein to do — more at practical

First Known Use: circa 1881

Medical Dictionary

noun aprax·ia \(ˈ)ā-ˈprak-sē-ə\

: loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movements without muscular or sensory impairment—compare eupraxia

—aprac·tic \-ˈprak-tik\ or aprax·ic \-ˈprak-sik\ adjective

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