avolition
Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌeɪvəˈlɪʃən/
Noun

avolition (uncountable)

  1. Lack of initiative or goals; one of the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. The person may wish to do something, but the desire is without power or energy.



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