Akinesis (Noun)
Meaning
Motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's akinesis made it difficult for her to move her limbs after the stroke.
- As the side effect of the new medication wore off, the akinesis that had affected the patient's face began to fade.
- Temporary akinesis of the eyelids, known as third cranial nerve palsy, can be caused by an aneurysm.
- After the spinal cord injury, the victim experienced akinesis of the lower body, rendering her unable to walk.
- The medication prescribed by the doctor caused temporary akinesis, making it hard for the patient to swallow for several hours.