Adiadochokinesis

/ˌeɪdiˌædoʊkoʊkɪˈniːsɪs/ noun

Definition

A neurological condition identical to adiadochokinesia; inability to perform rapid alternating movements due to nervous system damage.

Etymology

Greek a- ('not') + diadochos ('succeeding in turn') + kinesis ('movement'). An alternative medical term using -kinesis instead of -kinesia for the same condition.

Kelly Says

Medical terminology often has multiple names for the same condition—adiadochokinesis and adiadochokinesis are just different Greek endings describing the same brain problem that affects coordination!

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