Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characterized by the movement of a limb in a circular motion, often in a figure-eight pattern.

“The therapist noticed that the patient’s gait was emplectic, which could be a sign of neurological issues.”

2. noun

A type of movement or gait in which the limbs move in a circular motion.

“The doctor studied the patient’s emplectic movements to determine the cause of their unsteadiness.”