retropulsion
noun
ret·ro·pul·sion
-ˈpəl-shən
: a disorder of locomotion associated especially with Parkinson's disease that is marked by a tendency to walk backwards
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“Retropulsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/retropulsion. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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