First Known Use: circa 1881
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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
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Origin of APRAXIA
New Latin, from Greek, inaction, from a- + praxis action, from prassein to do — more at practical
Medical Dictionary
apraxia
noun aprax·ia \(ˈ)ā-ˈprak-sē-ə\
Medical Definition of APRAXIA
: 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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