synkinesis /syn·ki·ne·sis/ (-kĭ-ne´sis) an involuntary movement accompanying a volitional movement.synkinet´ic
synkinesis
syn·ki·ne·sis (s n k -n  ss, -k -, sng-)n. Involuntary movement of muscles or limbs accompanying a voluntary movement. syn ki·netic (-n tk) adj. |
synkinesis
[sin′kinē′sis]
Etymology: Gk, syn, together, kinesis, movement
an involuntary movement by one part of the body when an intentional movement is made by another part. In imitative synkinesis, movement may be detected in paralyzed muscles when normal muscles are moved, and vice versa.
synkinesis
an associated movement; an unintentional movement accompanying a volitional movement.
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