Herediatry Spinal Ataxia (Noun)
Meaning
Sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Herediatry spinal ataxia is a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the nervous system and are characterized by the degeneration of the spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
- Friedreich's ataxia is a hereditary spinal ataxia that affects children and adolescents, causing progressive damage to the nervous system and resulting in loss of coordination and balance.
- Herediatry spinal ataxia is a term used to describe a group of inherited disorders that cause progressive damage to the spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, ataxia, and loss of reflexes.
- Symptoms of hereditary spinal ataxia may include muscle weakness, tremors, and difficulty with coordination and balance, and may vary in severity and progression depending on the specific disorder.
- In children with hereditary spinal ataxia, symptoms may begin as early as age 2-3, and may include delayed development, poor coordination, and an abnormal gait.