ataxic abasia
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of abasia characterized by leg ataxia: Ataxic abasia is a medical term for the inability to walk due to a lack of muscular coordination (ataxia) in the legs. The incoordination is the primary cause of the walking impairment.
Usage
- Noun:
- The patient's sudden inability to walk was diagnosed as ataxic abasia.
- Ataxic abasia is distinguished from other forms of abasia by its specific cause: motor incoordination.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in clinical and neurological contexts to describe a specific symptom complex.
- It is often a sign of an underlying neurological condition affecting the cerebellum or its pathways.
Variants and Related Words
- Abasia (n): The general term for the inability to walk, of which ataxic abasia is one specific type.
- Ataxia (n): The lack of muscle coordination during voluntary movements, which is the defining feature of ataxic abasia.
Synonyms
- Atactic abasia: A less common synonym with the same meaning.
Notes
- This is a highly specialized medical term. It is not used in everyday language.
- The condition itself is a symptom, not a disease. Treatment focuses on the underlying cause of the ataxia.
Noun
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abasia due to ataxia of the legs
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