akinesis

English

Etymology

From a- +‎ -kinesis.

Noun

akinesis (usually uncountable, plural akineses)

  1. Absence of a kinetic hinge in the skull.
  2. Akinesia; loss of muscle control.
  3. (biology) Increase without the phenomena of karyokinesis.
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