hypermetria


hypermetria

 [hi″per-me´tre-ah] ataxia in which movements overreach the intended goal.

hy·per·me·tri·a

(hī'pĕr-mē'trē-ă), Ataxia characterized by overreaching a desired object or goal; usually seen with cerebellar disorders. Compare: hypometria. [hyper- + G. metron, measure]

hy·per·me·tri·a

(hī'pĕr-mē'trē-ă) Unusual range of motion characterized by overreaching a desired object or goal; usually seen with cerebellar disorders.
Compare: hypometria[hyper- + G. metron, measure]

hypermetria

An abnormally large movement. Example: a saccade that overshoots its target. See ocular dysmetria; saccadic eye movement.