Akinesia
noun
A condition where a person is unable to move muscles voluntarily.
Parkinson's disease is often characterised by akinesia, making it difficult for sufferers to control their movements.
Often appears as...
- akinesia in parkinson's disease
- akinesia due to injury
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Formal
Technical
noun
In spiritism, the inability to produce physical phenomena or control physical objects without a physical intermediary.
The spirit was unable to affect the physical world during the séance, experiencing akinesia.
Often appears as...
- experiencing akinesia
- akinesia during séance
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Specialized
noun
A condition where a person is unable to move muscles voluntarily.
Parkinson's disease is often characterised by akinesia, making it difficult for sufferers to control their movements.
Often appears as...
- akinesia in parkinson's disease
- akinesia due to injury
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In spiritism, the inability to produce physical phenomena or control physical objects without a physical intermediary.
The spirit was unable to affect the physical world during the séance, experiencing akinesia.
Often appears as...
- experiencing akinesia
- akinesia during séance
Usage tips
Specialized
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used to describe impairment in diseases affecting movement, like Parkinson's.
The patient's akinesia was managed with medication.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Used by healthcare professionals, it can be too technical for casual conversations.
During the consultation, the doctor noted the akinesia.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Purely Psychological
It's not just a psychological barrier but involves physical inability to move muscles.
Despite trying, her akinesia prevented any voluntary movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used to describe impairment in diseases affecting movement, like Parkinson's.
The patient's akinesia was managed with medication.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Used by healthcare professionals, it can be too technical for casual conversations.
During the consultation, the doctor noted the akinesia.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Purely Psychological
It's not just a psychological barrier but involves physical inability to move muscles.
Despite trying, her akinesia prevented any voluntary movement.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used to describe impairment in diseases affecting movement, like Parkinson's.
The patient's akinesia was managed with medication.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Used by healthcare professionals, it can be too technical for casual conversations.
During the consultation, the doctor noted the akinesia.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Purely Psychological
It's not just a psychological barrier but involves physical inability to move muscles.
Despite trying, her akinesia prevented any voluntary movement.
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