apraxia

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(ā-prak′sē-ă)

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[¹an- + -praxis + -ia]

1. Inability to perform purposive movements.
2. Inability to use objects properly.
apractic (ā-prak′tik)
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apraxic (ā-prak′sik)
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[¹an- + -praxis + -ia]

1. Inability to perform purposive movements.
2. Inability to use objects properly.
apractic (ā-prak′tik)
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, adj.
apraxic (ā-prak′sik)
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, adj.

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