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Motor Disorder

/ˈmoʊ.tər dɪsˈɔːr.dər/
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    A condition that affects the ability to control bodily movements.

    "Children with motor disorders may struggle with tasks like writing or tying their shoes."
  2. 2

    A category of neurological disorders that impair motor function.

    "Parkinson's disease is a well-known motor disorder that affects movement control."

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The term 'motor' originates from the Latin 'motor', meaning 'mover', which evolved through Middle English. 'Disorder' comes from the Latin 'disordinare', meaning 'to disrupt order', reflecting a historical context of medical terminology that has developed since the 19th century to describe various conditions affecting movement.

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