noun
- Plural of ataxia; disorders of the nervous system characterized by loss of muscle coordination and balance.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Usually used in plural when referring to multiple types or cases
Examples
- The neurologist diagnosed several different ataxias in her patient population.
- Hereditary ataxias can be passed down through families over generations.
- Cerebellar ataxias affect the part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination.
- Some ataxias develop suddenly after stroke or injury, while others progress slowly.
- The research team studied rare ataxias to better understand neurological disease mechanisms.