Synonym for akinesia ... 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
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/
akinesis 1. Motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis. 2. Absence, poverty, or lack of control of voluntary muscle movements. 3. In pharmacology, the temporary paralysis of a muscle by the injection of procaine. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1124/2