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