See Also: diadochokinesia(medicine)

neo-colonialism (iou) and diadochokinesia (medicine)


neo-colonialism (iou)



neo-colonialism noun. M20.
[from NEO- + COLONIALISM.]
The practice or principles of applying economic, political, or Other influential pressures on another country, esp. on a former colony.
neo-colonialist adjective & noun (a) adjective of or pertaining to neo-colonialists or neo-colonialism; (b) noun an adherent of neo-colonialism: M20.

diadochokinesia (medicine)


diadochokinesia


Diadochokinesis

The normal power of alternately bringing a limb into opposite positions, as of flexion and extention or of pronation and supination.

Synonym: diadochocinesia.

Origin: G. Diadochos, working in turn, + kinesis, movement