apraxia

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Definitions of apraxia word

noun apraxia a disorder of the central nervous system caused by brain damage and characterized by impaired ability to carry out purposeful muscular movements 3
noun apraxia complete or partial loss of the ability to perform complex muscular movements, resulting from damage to certain areas of the brain without any paralysis or damage to normal motor functions 3
noun apraxia a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, but not accompanied by a loss of sensory function or paralysis. 1
noun apraxia Inability to perform particular purposive actions, as a result of brain damage. 1
noun apraxia (neurology) Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at a-6, praxis, -ia

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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