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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. nervous system diseases
  3. central nervous system diseases
  4. movement disorders
  5. dyskinesia
  6. ataxia (disorder)
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. nervous system diseases
  3. central nervous system diseases
  4. movement disorders
  5. dyskinesia
  6. ataxia (disorder)

Preferred term

ataxia (disorder)

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharnyx, larnyx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • ataxy
  • coordination impairment
  • dyscoordination
  • incoordination

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13558

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