asynergia

noun

Meaning

A lack of coordination between muscle groups that would normally work together to perform a smooth, purposeful movement.

Examples

  • Clinical tests revealed that the patient suffered from asynergia, making simple tasks like buttoning a shirt difficult.
  • The neurologist noted that asynergia often results from damage to the cerebellum.

Synonyms: clumsiness, incoordination, ataxia, dyssynergia