Apraxia

Word APRAXIA
Character 7
Hyphenation apraxia
Pronunciations /əˈpɹæksɪə/

Definitions and meanings of "Apraxia"

What do we mean by apraxia?

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment. noun

In pathology, loss of the knowledge of the uses of things. noun

Inability to make purposeful movements, but without paralysis or loss of sensory function. noun

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning. noun

Inability to make purposeful movements noun

Total or partial loss of the ability to perform coordinated movements or manipulate objects in the absence of motor or sensory impairment; specifically, a disorder of motor planning.

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The word "apraxia" in example sentences

We took him to the doctors, the developmental pediatricians, and they said oh, he has something called apraxia, which is a fancy label for a speech delay. ❋ Unknown (2007)

And apraxia, which is often caused by a stroke, is a serious disorder that disrupts neural programming and often leaves its patients unable to speak at all. ❋ Unknown (2001)

His mind remains sharp but he contends with a disorder called apraxia, which affects his speech. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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