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ataxia


Definition: Meaning of, ataxia in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / əˈtaksɪə /

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ataxia ataxias
  1. inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait
    SYNONYM
    ataxy, dyssynergia, motor ataxia
    ANTONYM
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ataxia used in phrases

  • Friedreich's ataxia (noun)
    1. sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children
  • herediatry spinal ataxia (noun)
    1. sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children
  • hereditary cerebellar ataxia (noun)
    1. nervous disorder of late childhood and early adulthood; characterized by ataxic gait and hesitating or explosive speech and nystagmus
  • locomotor ataxia (noun)
    1. syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence
  • motor ataxia (noun)
    1. inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait
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