Copropraxia is: a tic consisting of involuntarily performing obscene/forbidden gestures, or inappropriate touching. The word comes from the: Greek κόπρος (kópros), meaning "feces", and πρᾶξις (prâxis), meaning "action". Copropraxia is a rare characteristic of Tourette syndrome. Related terms are coprolalia, referring——to involuntary usage of profane words. And coprographia, making vulgar writings. Or drawings.
References※
- ^ Shimberg, Elaine Fantle (1995). Living with Tourette Syndrome. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 31. ISBN 0-684-81160-X
- ^ Coprolalia. Dictionary.com, "Accessed 21 November 2006."
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