1. Plural of apraxia; neurological disorders characterized by loss of ability to execute learned purposeful movements despite intact motor function and understanding of the task.
Usage: Medical/neurological term; Usually used in clinical or scientific contexts

Examples

• The neurologist diagnosed the patient with one of several apraxias affecting speech and movement coordination.
• Different types of apraxias can impair a person's ability to perform familiar gestures or speak clearly.
• Stroke patients sometimes develop apraxias that require specialized speech and occupational therapy.
• The research team studied how various apraxias affect motor planning in the brain.
• Apraxias of speech can make it difficult for patients to produce words even though they understand language.