ataxia

[ uh-tak-see-uh ]
/ əˈtæk si ə /

noun Pathology.

loss of coordination of the muscles, especially of the extremities.
Also a·tax·y [uh-tak-see, a-tak-] /əˈtæk si, æˈtæk-/.
Compare tabes dorsalis.

Origin of ataxia

1605–15; < New Latin < Greek: indiscipline, equivalent to a- a-6 + táx(is) -taxis + -ia -ia

OTHER WORDS FROM ataxia

a·tax·ic, adjective pre·a·tax·ic, adjective

Words nearby ataxia

ataturk, kemal, atatürk, atavic, atavism, atavistic, ataxia, ataxia telangiectasia, ataxiaphasia, ataxic, ataxic abasia, ataxic aphasia

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British Dictionary definitions for ataxic

ataxia

ataxy (əˈtæksɪ)

/ (əˈtæksɪə) /

noun

pathol lack of muscular coordination

Derived forms of ataxia

ataxic or atactic, adjective

Word Origin for ataxia

C17: via New Latin from Greek: lack of coordination, from a- 1 + -taxia, from tassein to put in order

Medical definitions for ataxic (1 of 2)

ataxic
[ ə-tăk′sĭk ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or characterized by ataxia.

Medical definitions for ataxic (2 of 2)

ataxia
[ ə-tăk′sē-ə ]

n.

Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. dyssynergia incoordination

Scientific definitions for ataxic

ataxia
[ ə-tăk′sē-ə ]

Loss of muscular coordination as a result of damage to the central nervous system.