apraxia
/eɪˈpræksiə/
noun
- A brain disorder that makes it difficult to perform learned movements or tasks, even though the person has the desire and physical ability to do them.
- The doctor diagnosed the child with apraxia of speech, which affects her ability to say words correctly.
- People with apraxia often know what they want to do but cannot make their bodies follow the instructions.
- Apraxia can make simple actions like waving or brushing teeth very challenging.