noun
- Plural of ataxia; disorders of the nervous system characterized by loss of muscle coordination and control.
Usage: Medical term; Usually used in plural when referring to multiple cases or types
Examples
- The neurologist studied various ataxies affecting her patients' balance and movement.
- Hereditary ataxies can be passed down through families over generations.
- Different ataxies present with distinct patterns of motor dysfunction.
- The research team investigated the genetic causes of several rare ataxies.
- Treatment options for ataxies depend on the underlying cause and type.