ataxia
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- ataxic adjective
- preataxic adjective
Etymology
Origin of ataxia
First recorded in 1605–15; from New Latin, from Greek: “indiscipline,” from a- a- 6 + táx(is) -taxis + -ia -ia
Example Sentences
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The discovery could help accelerate the development of drugs for cerebellar ataxia, a disorder that affects movement and balance.
From Science Daily
As these neurons disappear, people may develop ataxia, a condition marked by poor coordination and unstable movement.
From Science Daily
The clinical outcomes included neurologic conditions such as seizures, encephalitis, altered mental status, ataxia/movement disorders, vision changes, dizziness, headache, and sleeping disorders.
From Science Daily
Watching his mother get on with life despite suffering from the rare brain condition cerebellar ataxia inspired him to keep going with his own, seemingly unlikely dream of becoming a wrestling star.
From BBC
Intriguingly, something similar seems to be happening in another form of ataxia, SCA2, which also interferes with protein recycling.
From Science Daily
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