ataxia

noun

Meaning

A lack of voluntary coordination of muscle movements that can include gait abnormality, speech changes, and difficulty with eye movements.

Examples

  • Doctors performed several tests to determine the underlying cause of the patient's sudden ataxia.
  • Physical therapy is often recommended to help manage the symptoms of chronic ataxia.

Synonyms: clumsiness, incoordination, dysmetria, dyssynergia