festination
/ˌfɛstɪˈneɪʃən/
noun
- A hurried or rushed way of walking, often seen in some medical conditions like Parkinson's disease.
- The patient's festination made it difficult for him to stop once he started walking.
- Her festination caused her to take quick, shuffling steps as she crossed the room.
- Festination is a common symptom that doctors look for when diagnosing movement disorders.
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