akinesia

noun

aki·​ne·​sia ˌā-kī-ˈnē-zh(ē-)ə How to pronounce akinesia (audio)
: loss or impairment of voluntary activity (as of a muscle)

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“Akinesia.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/akinesia. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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