Synkinesis
synkinesis syn·ki·ne·sis (sĭn’kə-nē’sĭs, -kī-, sĭng’-)
n.
Involuntary movement of muscles or limbs accompanying a voluntary movement.
syn’ki·net’ic (-nět’ĭk) adj.
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