dyspraxia

[ dis-prak-see-uh ]
/ dɪsˈpræk si ə /

noun Pathology.

inability to perform coordinated movements.

Origin of dyspraxia

< Greek: ill success, equivalent to dys- dys- + prâx(is) action + -ia -ia

Words nearby dyspraxia

dysplasia epiphysialis multiplex, dysplasia epiphysialis punctata, dysplastic nevus syndrome, dyspnea, dyspnoea, dyspraxia, dysprosium, dysproteinemia, dysraphism, dysrhythmia, dyssebacia

British Dictionary definitions for dyspraxia

dyspraxia
/ (dɪsˈpræksɪə) /

noun

pathol an impairment in the control of the motor system; it may be developmental or acquired, resulting from a cerebral lesion

Word Origin for dyspraxia

dys- + prax ( is) + -ia

Medical definitions for dyspraxia

dyspraxia
[ dĭs-prăk′sē-ə ]

n.

Impairment of the ability to execute purposeful, voluntary movement.