apraxic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having uncoordinated muscular movements, symptomatic of a CNS disorder: The term describes a condition characterized by the inability to execute purposeful, learned movements despite having the physical ability and desire to perform them. This impairment is a symptom of damage to the brain's central nervous system (CNS).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Following the stroke, the patient was diagnosed as apraxic and struggled with simple tasks like brushing his teeth.
- The apraxic symptoms indicated possible damage to the parietal lobe of the brain.
Advanced Usage
- Clinical Context: The term is primarily used in medical, neurological, and psychological contexts to describe a specific neuropsychological deficit.
- The therapist developed a rehabilitation plan tailored for the apraxic patient.
Variants and Related Words
- Apraxia (n): The noun form denoting the disorder itself.
- She was diagnosed with ideomotor apraxia.
Synonyms
- Dyspraxic: Often used in similar, though sometimes distinct, clinical contexts to describe impaired coordination.
- Motor-disordered: A more general descriptive term.
Adjective
- having uncoordinated muscular movements, symptomatic of a CNS disorder
