what is akinesia
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akinesia akinesia. 1. absence or loss of the power of voluntary movement. 2. the temporary paralysis of a muscle by the injection of procaine. akinesia al´gera a condition characterized by generalized pain associated with movement of any kind.(ā-ki-nē'sē-ă, ā-kī-),. absence or loss of the power of voluntary movement. 2. the temporary paralysis of a muscle by the injection of procaine. akinesia al´gera a condition characterized by generalized pain associated with movement of any kind. (ā-ki-nē'sē-ă, ā-kī-),
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Chorea For the ancient Greek dance, see Choreia. For other uses, see Chorea (disambiguation). Chorea (or choreia, occasionally) is an abnormal involuntary movement disorder, one of a group of neurological disorders called dyskinesias. The term chorea is derived from the Greek word χορεία (=dance; see choreia), as the quick movements of the feet or hands are comparable to dancing. The term hemichorea refers to chorea of one side of the body, such as chorea of one arm but not both (analogous to hemiballismus).
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- Dysdiadochokinesia, dysdiadochokinesis, dysdiadokokinesia, dysdiadokokinesis (from Greek δυς dys bad, διάδοχος diadochos succeeding, κίνησις kinesis movement), often abbreviated as DDK, is the medical term for an impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements (i.e. diadochokinesia).
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Cerebral achromatopsia Main article: Agnosia. Cerebral achromatopsia is a type of color-blindness caused by damage to the cerebral cortex of the brain, rather than abnormalities in the cells of the eye's retina. It is often confused with congenital achromatopsia but underlying physiological deficits of the disorders are completely distinct. 1 History.
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dyskinesia [dis′kinē′zhə] Etymology: Gk, dys + kinesis, movement. an impairment of the ability to execute voluntary movements. Tardive dyskinesia is caused by an adverse effect of prolonged use of phenothiazine medications in elderly patients or persons with brain injuries. See also tardive dyskinesia. dyskinetic [-et′ik] , adj.
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Adie syndrome Adie syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by a tonically dilated pupil that reacts slowly to light but shows a more definite response to accommodation. It is frequently seen in females with absent knee or ankle jerks and impaired sweating. It is named after the British neurologist William John Adie. It is caused by damage to the postganglionic fibers of the parasympathetic innervation of the eye, usually by a viral or bacterial infection which causes inflammation, and affects the pu
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Indigestion Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a condition of impaired digestion. Symptoms may include upper abdominal fullness, heartburn, nausea, belching, or upper abdominal pain.People may also experience feeling full earlier than expected when eating.unctional indigestion (previously called nonulcer dyspepsia) is indigestion without evidence of an organic disease that is likely to explain the symptoms.
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Akathisia (Restless Legs Syndrome) in People With Schizophrenia and Mental Retardation Purpose. Akathisia is a movement disorder that is often a side effect of certain psychiatric drugs. People with akathisia are unable to sit or keep still, complain of restlessness, fidget, rock from foot to foot, and pace.
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- Homonymous hemianopsia. Hemianopsia or hemianopia is a visual field loss on the left or right side of the vertical midline. It can affect one eye but usually affects both eyes. Homonymous hemianopsia, or homonymous hemianopia, is hemianopic visual field loss on the same side of both eyes. Homonymous hemianopsia occurs because the right half of the brain has visual pathways for the left hemifield of both eyes, and the left half of the brain has visual pathways for the right hemifield of both eyes.
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Akin Osteotomy An Akin osteotomy is a medial closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. It is used to correct hallux valgus interphalangeus. The Akin is usually a component of a larger procedure in which a hallux valgus deformity is corrected. The osteotomy site is fixed with a LPS QuickFix Cannulated Screw, QuickFix Staple, or Plaple. Tags:
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Akin Osteotomy The Akin is usually a component of a larger procedure in which a hallux valgus deformity is corrected. The osteotomy site is fixed with a LPS QuickFix Cannulated Screw, QuickFix Staple, or Plaple. 1  Tags:  interphalangeus proximal phalanx osteotomy closing wedge bunion hallux valgus.
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Dyskinesia There are three main types that can be classified on the basis of their course and clinical presentation following an oral dose of L‑DOPA: Off-period dystonia – correlated to the akinesia that occurs before the full effect of L‑DOPA sets in, when the plasma levels of L‑DOPA are low.
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- by admin Leave a Comment. Akinesia is the condition in which there is impairment of motor function. Akinesia means “without movement”. The basal ganglion of the brain gets affected affecting movement of the body.Medical conditions like Parkinson’s disease will show symptoms of akinesia.y admin Leave a Comment. Akinesia is the condition in which there is impairment of motor function. Akinesia means “without movement”. The basal ganglion of the brain gets affected affecting movement of the body.
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Definitions &Translations Dysdiadochokinesia, dysdiadochokinesis, dysdiadokokinesia, dysdiadokokinesis, often abbreviated as DDK, is the medical term for an impaired ability to perform rapid, alternating movements. Complete inability is called adiadochokinesia.
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What Is Akinesia? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Tips While bradykinesia in Parkinson’s disease is the slowness in execution of the movement, akinesia is characterized by the slowness, or inability, to initiate movement. The condition is often seen with the use of antipsychotic drugs within weeks of starting the medication. It is often misdiagnosed; therefore, it can go untreated. Akinesia Causes
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Hypokinesia Akinesia (α- a-, without, κίνησις kinēsis, motion) Inability to initiate voluntary movement. Bradykinesia (βραδύς bradys, slow, κίνησις kinēsis, motion) Slowness of initiation of voluntary movement with a progressive reduction in speed and range of repetitive actions, such as voluntary finger-tapping. It occurs in Parkinson's disease and other disorders of the basal ganglia.
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Achalasia Achalasia is an uncommon condition that affects the muscles of your gullet (oesophagus). It usually causes difficulty in swallowing both food and fluids. There are different treatments available which can improve symptoms.
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- Aplasia Cutis Congenita. Aplasia cutis congenita is an uncommon condition (approximately 3 in 10,000 births) where a newborn child is missing skin from certain areas of the body with a predilection for the midline of the vertex of the scalp.
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Kinesis Orthokinesis is a form of kinesis in which the speed of movement of the individual depends upon the intensity of the stimulus. An increase in the speed of movement is a positive orthokinesis whereas a decrease in the speed is referred to as negative orthokinesis.
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- At interview he demonstrated severe bradykinesia, stiffness to the point of suppression of normal lithium tremor, and cogwheel rigidity; oral-buccal dystonia caused speech to be slow and labored. This is termed bradykinesia (slowed movement) or akinesia (inability to move).
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- Cassiopeia (Cas-see-o-pee-ah, Cassiopeiae) is one of the 88 constellations of the night sky. It takes up 1.45% of the night sky and is the 25th biggest. It is not one of the twelve constellations that make up the astrological Zodiac.
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- The heritage river birch (scientific name Betula nigra Heritage) is the most popular and widely grown type of river birch tree. The distinctive bark is the main feature of the tree and sets it apart from other river birches.
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Akinesia Akinesia may manifest in other various diseases such as the following: 1  Huntington’s disease – Huntington’s disease is a disease involving the degeneration of nerve cells, which is genetic or hereditary in nature.n the medical field, particularly in neurology however, a more specific definition of akinesia would be the inability or incapability to initiate a particular act of motion. Basically, akinesia is a motor disorder.
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Colectomy Colectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of the colon. When only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy.The procedure is also known as a bowel resection.The colon is part of the body's digestive system.hen only part of the colon is removed, it is called a partial colectomy. The procedure is also known as a bowel resection. The colon is part of the body's digestive system.
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- AKINETON is used to treat symptoms of parkinsonism. The symptoms of parkinsonism include slow and unsteady movement, muscle stiffness and shaking (tremors). If untreated parkinsonism can cause difficulty in performing normal daily activities.o not take AKINETON if you have an allergy to AKINETON or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include a skin rash. Do not take AKINETON if you have narrow angle glaucoma. Glaucoma is a condition in which the pressure of fluid in the eye may be high.