Skip Navigation
About   Site Map   Contact Us
 
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine®
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q-R | S | T | U | V | W | X-Y | Z

Apraxia

Synonym(s)

  • apraxias
  • dyspraxia

Definition(s)

Inability to execute complex coordinated movements resulting from lesions in the motor area of the cortex but involving no sensory impairment or paralysis.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (Psychological Index Terms)   at the National Library of Medicine

Loss of ability to perform familiar, purposeful movements in the absence of paralysis or other neural sensorimotor impairment.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (CRISP Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

Loss or impairment of the ability to execute complex coordinated movements without impairment of the muscles or senses.

Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical DictionaryThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. by Merriam-Webster Inc.

 
Published: January 23, 2009