Definition of Apraxia

Babylon English
apraxia
n. loss of the ability to perform intentional motions due to an injury to the nervous system

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Apraxia Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
apraxia

Noun
1. inability to make purposeful movements
(hypernym) brain disorder, encephalopathy, brain disease


Apraxia Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries

Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram)
apraxia
noun
being unable to make proper movements

Health Information
Apraxia
inability to execute a voluntary movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle function.

The Glossary of the American Council on Science and Health
apraxia
A brain disorder marked by inability or underability to move coordinately, and/or to manipulate objects, even without problems related to bones, muscles, the senses, and comprehension.

Augmentative Communications Glossary
apraxia
A nervous system dysfunction that prevents the coordination of muscles resulting in limitation in motor control.


Apraxia Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Apraxia
Apraxia is a neurological disorder characterized by loss of the ability to execute or carry out learned purposeful movements, despite having the desire and the physical ability to perform the movements. It is a disorder of motor planning which may be acquired or developmental, but may not be caused by incoordination, sensory loss, or failure to comprehend simple commands (which can be tested by asking the person tested to recognize the correct movement from a series).

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