bradykinesia

Etiology

• frequently a sign of extrapyramidal movement disorders such as parkinsonism

Clinical manifestations

• diminished spontaneous movement
• slowed movement
• decreased amplitude of repetitive movement

Notes

• decrements in speed & amplitude of repetitive movements (dysdiadochokinesia) qualifies as bradykinesia

More general terms

• movement disorder

More specific terms

• akinesia

Additional terms

• myocardial hypokinesia
• parkinsonism