ataxia

/ˌætæksiə/ or /ˌætˈæksiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a neurological disorder characterized by a lack of muscle coordination which can affect walking, balance, and eye movements.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with ataxia after observing her difficulty in walking a straight line.”

Synonyms

  • dyscoordination
  • loss of balance

Antonyms

  • balance
  • coordination