Meaning Of The Word Apraxia

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What's The Definition Of Apraxia?

apraxia in American English
complete or partial loss of the ability to perform complex muscular movements, resulting from damage to certain areas of the brain without any paralysis or damage to normal motor functions
noun: a disorder of the nervous system, characterized by an inability to perform purposeful movements, but not accompanied by a loss of sensory function or paralysis

apraxia in British English
noun: a disorder of the central nervous system caused by brain damage and characterized by impaired ability to carry out purposeful muscular movements

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