retropulsion
/ (ˌrɛtrəʊˈpʌlʃən) /
noun
med
an abnormal tendency to walk backwards: a symptom of Parkinson's disease
Words nearby retropulsion
retroplasia,
retroposed,
retroposition,
retroposon,
retropubic space,
retropulsion,
retroreflective,
retroreflector,
retrorocket,
retrorse,
retroserrate
Medical definitions for retropulsion
retropulsion
[ rĕt′rō-pŭl′shən ]
n.
An involuntary backward walking or running, as seen in Parkinsonism.
A pushing back of a part or organ.