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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Absence of a kinetic hinge in the skull. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   motionlessness attributable to a temporary paralysis wordnet
3. 3
   Akinesia; loss of muscle control. uncountable, usually
4. 4
   Increase without the phenomena of karyokinesis. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

All synonyms

akinesia

Etymology

From a- + -kinesis.

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