Apraxia refers to the loss of a previously acquired ability to perform purposeful movements in response to verbal commands. The problem cannot be explained by muscle weakness or simple incoordination.
Other definition:
Apraxia refers to a loss of the ability to carry out coordinated bodily movements that a person could previously perform without difficulty.

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