Ataxia
A·tax·i·a
Ataxia
n.
- Disorder; irregularity. [Obs.]
- Irregularity in disease, or in the functions. (Med.) [archaic]
- Loss of coordination in the voluntary muscles, especially the limbs; an inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; it results in unsteady movements and a staggering gait. See also locomotor ataxia, an ataxia which occurs when attempting to perform coordinated muscular movements. (Med.)
Phrases & Compounds
- Locomotor ataxia
- See Locomotor.