Awkward

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Awkward (medical term)

Awkward (pronunciation: /ˈɔːkwərd/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a patient's movement or posture that is not smooth or is clumsy. It is not a medical condition in itself, but can be a symptom or sign of various medical conditions.

Etymology

The term "awkward" comes from the Old Norse word "afugr", which means turned the wrong way round. It was first used in the English language in the 14th century.

Related Terms

  • Clumsiness: A lack of coordination or elegance; the quality of being awkward in movement or action.
  • Dyspraxia: A neurological disorder that affects an individual's ability to plan and process motor tasks.
  • Ataxia: A lack of muscle control during voluntary movements, such as walking or picking up objects.
  • Dystonia: A condition of abnormal muscle tone that causes the impairment of voluntary muscle movement.
  • Parkinson's Disease: A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement, often including tremors and stiffness.

Usage in Medical Context

In a medical context, the term "awkward" is often used to describe a patient's movements or posture that is not smooth or is clumsy. This can be due to a variety of medical conditions, including neurological disorders like Parkinson's Disease, Dystonia, and Ataxia, or developmental disorders like Dyspraxia. It can also be used to describe the discomfort or difficulty a patient may experience when trying to perform certain tasks or movements.

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