synkinesia

/sɪŋˈkɪniːziə/

Definitions

1. noun

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary movements of a part of the body when another part is moved intentionally.

“The doctor said that the patient suffered from synkinesia, causing her hand to twitch uncontrollably when she spoke.”

Synonyms

  • akinesis
  • facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy

Antonyms

  • athetosis