| loss of coordination of the muscles, esp. of the extremities. |
ataxia a·tax·i·a (ə-tāk'sē-ə) or a·tax·y (ə-tāk'sē)
n.
Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement. Also called dyssynergia, incoordination.
| ataxia (ə-tāk'sē-ə) Pronunciation Key
Loss of muscular coordination as a result of damage to the central nervous system. |