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
OTHER WORDS FROM ataxia
a·tax·ic, adjective pre·a·tax·ic, adjectiveWords nearby ataxia
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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, adjectiveWord 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.