retropulsion
Pronunciation: ret′rō-pŭl′shŭn
Definition:
- An involuntary backward walking or running, occurring in patients with the parkinsonian syndrome.
- A pushing back of any part.
[retro- + L. pulsio, a pushing, fr. pello, pp. pulsus, beat, drive]
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