noun
- Plural of akinesia; loss or impairment of voluntary muscle movement or motor function, often occurring in neurological or psychiatric conditions.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in neurology and psychiatry
Examples
- The patient exhibited akinesias in both legs following the stroke.
- Akinesias are common symptoms in advanced Parkinson's disease.
- The neurologist documented several akinesias during the motor examination.
- Certain antipsychotic medications can produce akinesias as a side effect.
- The akinesias gradually improved with physical therapy and medication adjustment.