1. <neurology> Absence or poverty of movements. ... 2. <pharmacology> The temporary paralysis of a muscle by the injection of procaine. ... Origin: Gr. Kinesis = motion ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(a″kĭ-ne´zhә) absence or loss of the power of voluntary movement. the temporary paralysis of a muscle by the injection of procaine. akinesia algera a condition characterized by generalized pain associated with movement of any kind. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Ak`i·ne'si·a noun [ Greek ... quiescence; 'a priv. + ... motion.] (Medicine) Paralysis of the motor nerves; loss of movement. Foster. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/A/49
Type: Term Pronunciation: ā-ki-nē′sē-ă, ā-kī- Definitions: 1. Absence or loss of the power of voluntary movement, due to an extrapyramidal disorder. 2. Obsolete term denoting the postsystolic interval of rest of the heart. 3. Absence of either inward or outward (dyskinesia) movement of a ventricular region during... Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=1898
Akinesia: Impaired body movement; without movement (or without much movement). Akinesia is a term used in neurology to denote the absence (or poverty) of movement. The word 'akinetic' comes from the prefix 'a-' meaning 'without' + the Greek word 'kinesis' meaning motion = without motion. For example, a person in coma is akinetic. For another exampl... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6988
akinesia, acinesia 1. A partial or total loss of muscle movement due to peripheral or central nervous system abnormalities. 2. In entomology, a temporary immobility of an insect caused by damage to or loss of sensory organs such as the antennae. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1124/
akinesia, akinesis 1. Absence or poverty of movements. 2. Absence or diminution of voluntary motion that may range from moderate inactivity to almost complete immobility. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1124/