dysdiadochokinesia
|dys-di-ad-o-cho-ki-ne-sia|
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/dɪsˌdaɪəˌdoʊkoʊkɪˈniːziə/
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/dɪsˌdaɪəˌdəʊkəʊkɪˈniːziə/
difficulty in alternating movements
Etymology
'dysdiadochokinesia' originates from Greek, specifically the words 'dys-' meaning 'bad' or 'difficult', 'diadochos' meaning 'succeeding', and 'kinesis' meaning 'movement'.
'dysdiadochokinesia' was formed in the 20th century as a medical term to describe a specific neurological condition.
Initially, it meant 'difficulty in successive movements', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern medical usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by the inability to perform rapid, alternating movements, often due to cerebellar dysfunction.
The patient was diagnosed with dysdiadochokinesia, making it difficult for them to perform tasks like tapping their fingers quickly.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/15 00:39