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in·co·or·di·na·tion

 (ĭn′kō-ôr′dn-ā′shən)
n.
Lack of coordination, especially of normal voluntary and harmonious control of muscular movement.
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incoordination

(ˌɪnkəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən)
n
1. lack of coordination or organization
2. (Pathology) pathol a lack of muscular control when making a voluntary movement
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in•co•or•di•na•tion

(ˌɪn koʊˌɔr dnˈeɪ ʃən)

n.
lack of coordination: muscular incoordination.
[1875–80]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.incoordination - a lack of coordination of movements
unskillfulness - a lack of cognitive skill
coordination - the skillful and effective interaction of movements
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in·co·or·di·na·tion

n. falta de coordinación.
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