define the word ataxia?

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define the word ataxia?

2006-10-24 06:47:24 · 4 answers · asked by coder/coder 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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loss of balance and unsteady gait

2006-10-24 06:51:07 · answer #1 · answered by lyfsavr1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

ataxia, incordination of gait, especially when walking. Lack of balance and coordination when standing or moving.

2006-10-24 13:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by phantomlimb7 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

unsteady or irregular gait--loss of balance and coordination, most often obsrervable through a person's gait. There are many causes, most of which neurological.

2006-10-24 13:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by banzai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement

2006-10-24 13:52:07 · answer #4 · answered by going-to-light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋