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apraxic

/əˈpræk.sɪk/

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adjective

/əˈpræk.sɪk/C2formalmedical
  • ruОтносящийся к апраксии или поражённый ею; неврологическое расстройство, характеризующееся неспособностью выполнять заученные целенаправленные движения, несмотря на наличие желания и физической возможности.

Relating to or affected by apraxia, a neurological disorder characterized by the inability to perform learned purposeful movements, despite having the desire and physical ability to do so.

  1. Having motor coordination difficultiesC2formalmedical

    Relating to or characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, despite having the desire and physical ability to do so, often due to a neurological condition.

    ruС нарушением моторной координации

    • The patient was diagnosed as apraxic after the stroke.
    • Apraxic individuals may struggle to wave goodbye or use a tool.
    • The therapist developed exercises to help the apraxic child learn to dress himself.

    Synonymsapractic

    Antonymsadroitcoordinateddexterousskillful