noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An abnormal (especially habitual) movement of part of the body. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   Of a body part: to move abnormally (especially habitually). intransitive

Etymology

From para- + function.

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