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Definition of Apraxia

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Apraxia: The inability to execute a voluntary motor movement despite being able to demonstrate normal muscle function. Apraxia is not related to a lack of understanding or to any kind of physical paralysis; rather, it is caused by a problem in the cortex of the brain.