Ataxia

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Sign or Symptom

Definition:

Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function. Sensory ataxia may result from posterior column injury or peripheral nerve diseases. Motor ataxia may be associated with cerebellar diseases; cerebral cortex diseases; thalamic diseases; basal ganglia diseases; injury to the red nucleus; and other conditions.

Synonyms:

Appendicular Ataxia
Appendicular Ataxias
Ataxia, Appendicular
Ataxia, Limb
Ataxia, Motor
Ataxia, Sensory
Ataxia, Truncal
Ataxias
Ataxias, Appendicular
Ataxias, Limb
Ataxias, Motor
Ataxias, Sensory
Ataxias, Truncal
Ataxy
Coordination Impairment
Coordination Impairments
Coordination Lack
Dyscoordination
Dyssynergia
Impairment, Coordination
Impairments, Coordination
Incoordination
Incoordinations
Lack of Coordination
Limb Ataxia
Limb Ataxias
Motor Ataxia
Motor Ataxias
Rubral Tremor
Rubral Tremors
Sensory Ataxia
Sensory Ataxias
Tremor, Rubral
Tremors, Rubral
Truncal Ataxia
Truncal Ataxias

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Dyskinesias

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