allochiria

/əˈlɒkɪˌraɪ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of body ownership error in which a person attributes their own movement to another person or external stimulus.

“The psychologist studied the case of a patient who suffered from allochiria, which made it difficult for her to coordinate her own movements.”

Synonyms

  • alien limb syndrome
  • body ownership error

Antonyms

  • echopraxia