Definition of "ataxia" []

Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. (noun)

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Use "ataxia" in a sentence

"Any person with a confirmed diagnosis of Friedreich ataxia is eligible to participate."
"Any person over the age of 18 with a confirmed diagnosis of Friedreich ataxia is eligible to participate."
"She developed pulmonary hypertension and a progressive neurological condition called ataxia that impacts balance and movement and has left her in need of a walker."

Words like "ataxia"

arrhythmia ataxic ataxy disorder

dystaxia friedreich's ataxia herediatry spinal ataxia hereditary cerebellar ataxia

incoordination irregularity nervous disorder neurological disease

neurological disorder sedation xerostomia