Ataxic
adjective
Related to, having, or showing a disorder in which there is an inability to walk.
The patient showed ataxic symptoms after the head injury.
Often appears as...
- ataxic symptoms
- ataxic gait
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
Related to, having, or showing a disorder in which there is an inability to walk.
The patient showed ataxic symptoms after the head injury.
Often appears as...
- ataxic symptoms
- ataxic gait
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Ataxic refers to problems with movement control, specifically due to a brain, nerve, or muscle disorder.
After the viral infection, her movements became ataxic and she had difficulty coordinating steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Ataxic is a technical medical term, mostly used by healthcare professionals and in medical texts.
During the examination, the neurologist observed ataxic gait in the patient's walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Walking
Though the definition mentions walking, 'ataxic' can describe any uncoordinated movements, not just gait.
The ataxic hand movements made it difficult for her to grasp objects firmly.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Ataxic refers to problems with movement control, specifically due to a brain, nerve, or muscle disorder.
After the viral infection, her movements became ataxic and she had difficulty coordinating steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Ataxic is a technical medical term, mostly used by healthcare professionals and in medical texts.
During the examination, the neurologist observed ataxic gait in the patient's walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Walking
Though the definition mentions walking, 'ataxic' can describe any uncoordinated movements, not just gait.
The ataxic hand movements made it difficult for her to grasp objects firmly.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Ataxic refers to problems with movement control, specifically due to a brain, nerve, or muscle disorder.
After the viral infection, her movements became ataxic and she had difficulty coordinating steps.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Term
Ataxic is a technical medical term, mostly used by healthcare professionals and in medical texts.
During the examination, the neurologist observed ataxic gait in the patient's walk.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Walking
Though the definition mentions walking, 'ataxic' can describe any uncoordinated movements, not just gait.
The ataxic hand movements made it difficult for her to grasp objects firmly.
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