akinesia
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a·ki·ne·sia
(ā′kə-nē′zhə, -kī-)n.
Loss of normal motor function, resulting in impaired muscle movement.
[Greek akinēsiā : a-, without; see a-1 + kīnēsis, motion; see -kinesis.]
a′ki·net′ic (-nĕt′ĭk) adj.
akinesia
(ˌeɪkɪˈniːzɪə) orakinesis
n
the loss of the ability to move, caused by diseases of the central nervous system
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akinésie