Copropraxia

Copropraxia

Copropraxia is a tic consisting of involuntarily performing obscene or forbidden gestures, or inappropriate touching.[1] The word comes from the Greek κόπρος (kópros), meaning "feces", and πρᾶξις (prâxis), meaning "action". Copropraxia is a rare characteristic of Tourette syndrome.[1] Related terms are coprolalia, referring to involuntary usage of profane words,[2] and coprographia, making vulgar writings or drawings.


References

  1. Shimberg, Elaine Fantle (1995). Living with Tourette Syndrome. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 31. ISBN 0-684-81160-X
  2. Coprolalia. Dictionary.com, Accessed 21 November 2006.



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