prehension
Pronunciation
/pɹɪhˈɛnʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "prehension"in English

Prehension
01

the action of grasping or seizing something tightly with the hands or tentacles

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The therapy focused on improving hand prehension in patients recovering from nerve injuries.
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