diadochokinesia, diadochokinesis

diadochokinesia, diadochokinesis
The normal power of alternately bringing a limb into opposite positions, as of flexion and extention or of pronation and supination. SYN: diadochocinesia. [G. diadochos, working in turn, + kinesis, movement]

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  • diadochokinesis — di·a·do·cho·ki·ne·sis kə nē səs, kī n, pl ne·ses .sēz DIADOCHOKINESIA * * * di·ad·o·cho·ki·ne·sis (di ad″ə ko kĭ neґsis) diadochokinesia …   Medical dictionary

  • diadochokinesia — /duy ad euh koh ki nee zheuh, zhee euh, zee euh, kuy /, n. Med. the normal ability to perform rapidly alternating muscular movements, as flexion and extension. Also, diadochokinesis /duy ad euh koh ki nee sis, kuy /, diadokokinesia,… …   Universalium

  • diadochokinesis — “+ noun Etymology: New Latin, from Greek diadochos + New Latin kinesis : diadochokinesia …   Useful english dictionary

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