akinesia
/ˌeɪkɪˈniʒə/
noun
- Loss or impairment of the ability to make voluntary movements, often associated with Parkinson's disease or other neurological conditions.
- The patient's akinesia made it difficult for him to start walking without assistance.
- Physical therapy can help manage akinesia and improve mobility in some patients.
- Doctors observed akinesia in the left arm, a common symptom of the disorder.
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