ataxia

[ uh-tak-see-uh ]
/ əˈtæk si ə /
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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

Words related to ataxia

turmoil, discord, tumult, disarray, pandemonium, lawlessness, disorder, anarchy, confusion, disharmony, chaos, shambles, dilemma, clutter, perplexity, jumble, plight, tangle, complication, awkwardness

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British Dictionary definitions for ataxia

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 ataxia

ataxia
[ ə-tăk′sē-ə ]

n.

Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. dyssynergia incoordination

Scientific definitions for ataxia

ataxia
[ ə-tăk′sē-ə ]

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