First Known Use: 1670
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ataxia
noun atax·ia \ə-ˈtak-sē-ə, (ˌ)ā-\
Definition of ATAXIA
: an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some central nervous system disorders and injuries and not due to muscle weakness —called also incoordination
— atax·ic \-sik\ adjective
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Origin of ATAXIA
Greek, from a- + tassein to put in order
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ataxia
noun atax·ia \ə-ˈtak-sē-ə, (ˈ)ā-\
Medical Definition of ATAXIA
: an inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some nervous disorders
—atax·ic \-sik\ adjective
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