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ataxia

/əˈtæk.si.ə/

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noun

/əˈtæk.si.ə/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся отсутствием произвольной координации мышечных движений, часто приводящее к неустойчивым движениям и шаткой походке.

A medical condition characterized by a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, often resulting in unsteady movements and a staggering gait.

uncountable

  1. Loss of muscle coordinationC1formalmedical

    A neurological condition characterized by a lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements, often resulting in unsteady gait and difficulty with fine motor tasks.

    ruНарушение координации движений

    • The patient's ataxia made it difficult for him to walk without assistance.
    • Doctors diagnosed her with cerebellar ataxia after observing her unsteady movements.
    • Physical therapy can help manage the symptoms of ataxia.

    Synonymsdyssynergiaincoordination

Forms
  • ataxias plural form
  • ataxias' possessive plural form
  • ataxia's possessive singular form