ataxia
noun
loss of coordination of the muscles, especially of the extremities.
ataxy
-
a variation of
ataxia.
Example Sentences
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The pains of locomotor ataxy are early phenomena in most cases, and they are usually present, more or less, throughout the course of the disease.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Francis E. Anstie
For instance, there is a close resemblance between pseudo-and true locomotor ataxy.
From Nature Cure by Henry Lindlahr
But on April 30, 1883, Manet died, exhausted by his work and struggles, of locomotor ataxy, after having vainly undergone the amputation of a foot to avoid gangrene.
From The French Impressionists (1860-1900) by Camille Mauclair
In true locomotor ataxy, the spinal cord is invariably altered in structure.
From Neuralgia and the Diseases that Resemble it by Francis E. Anstie
Whilst the case was being heard, Hadji Butu, the Sultanʼs Prime Minister, and Sultan Tattarassa, of Parágua Island, the latter afflicted with locomotor ataxy, came in, saluted us all, and took seats.
From The Philippine Islands by John Foreman
