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hypermetria /hy·per·me·tria/ (-me´tre-ah) ataxia in which movements overreach the intended goal.

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An ataxic muscle disorder characterized by overreaching the intended object or goal.

hypermetria

[hī′pərmē′trē·ə]

Etymology: Gk, hyper + metron, measure

an abnormal form of dysmetria characterized by a dysfunction of the power to control the range of muscular action and causing movements that overreach the intended goal of the affected individual. Compare hypometria.

hypermetria [hi″per-me´tre-ah]

ataxia in which movements overreach the intended goal.

hypermetria

ataxia in which movements overreach the intended goal.

hypermetria

An abnormally large movement. Example: a saccade that overshoots its target. See ocular dysmetria; saccadic eye movement.

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