allokinesis

/ˌæləkɪˈnɛsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

an involuntary, especially purposeful, movement of a limb or the whole body, often resulting from a stimulus, especially a painful one.

“She suffered from allokinesis after the surgery, exhibiting sudden, jerky movements of her arm.”

Synonyms

  • allochiria
  • hysterical movement

Antonyms

  • immobility
  • stiffness