akinetic (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌækɪˈnɛtɪk/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by a lack of movement or motor activity, often used to describe a neurological or psychiatric condition where a person has difficulty initiating or sustaining movement.
Examples
Akinetic mutism is a rare condition where a person is aware and awake but unable to move or speak.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with akinetic rigidity, a condition where the muscles become stiff and immobile.
How to Use akinetic
- akinetic mutism (noun phrase)
- a rare condition where a person is aware and awake but unable to move or speak — "The patient was diagnosed with akinetic mutism and required constant care."
- akinetic rigidity (noun phrase)
- a condition where the muscles become stiff and immobile — "The doctor prescribed medication to help alleviate the akinetic rigidity in the patient's limbs."
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