bradycinesia

/ˌbrædɪsɪˈniːziə/ brad-ih-sih-NIE-zee-uh

Definitions

1. noun

a decrease in spontaneous movement and reaction time, typically seen in individuals with Parkinson’s disease or other neurodegenerative disorders.

“The doctor diagnosed her with bradycinesia, a condition that affects her ability to initiate movement.”

Synonyms

  • akinesia
  • hypokinesia

Antonyms

  • akinetopsia
  • hyperkinesia