metrodynia

/ˌmɛtrəˈdɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a condition characterized by a sudden, unexplained change in the way a person walks or moves; also known as metrodynia or metrodynia gait.

“According to historical medical texts, metrodynia was a mysterious condition affecting patients during the 18th century.”

Synonyms

  • gait disturbance
  • movement disorder

Antonyms

  • normal gait
  • stable movement