incoordination
Americannoun
noun
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lack of coordination or organization
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pathol a lack of muscular control when making a voluntary movement
Etymology
Origin of incoordination
First recorded in 1875–80; in- 3 + coordination
Example Sentences
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The infection usually causes respiratory illness but some infected horses can also experience neurologic abnormalities such as incoordination, weakness, or inability to rise, officials said.
From Washington Times
“Motor incoordination/balance problems,” in which the spotter must identify the player stumbling or staggering or having trouble skating.
From Washington Post
As the disease progresses, it can also cause incoordination of the hind legs.
From Washington Times
The four cubs also showed signs of neurological problems such as "incoordination and odd aggressive behaviour that were not considered normal or appropriate compared to other animals within the collection".
From BBC
Outward signs of the disease can include unsteadiness and incoordination.
From US News
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