Definitions

1. noun

A type of psychosomatic disorder in which a person has a persistent or recurring inability to walk or move, often triggered by a physical or emotional trauma.

“The patient was diagnosed with abasia after a serious car accident, and it took her months to regain her confidence in walking.”

2. noun

A condition of being unable to stand or walk, often seen in people with anxiety disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

“The therapist worked with the client to overcome her abasia and regain her sense of balance and stability.”