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Preferred term

Ataxia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ataxy
  • Coordination Impairment
  • Dyssynergia

In other languages

  • French

  • Dyssynergie
  • Trouble de la coordination

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TPM0PJ3W-Q

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