Locomotor Ataxia (Noun)
Meaning
Syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with locomotor ataxia, a condition caused by syphilis that had progressed to the spinal cord, resulting in severe mobility issues.
- Locomotor ataxia is a serious complication of untreated syphilis, leading to degeneration of sensory neurons and loss of motor control.
- The doctor explained that the patient's unsteady gait and stabbing pains in the legs were symptoms of locomotor ataxia, a condition that required immediate treatment.
- As the disease progressed, the patient experienced increasing difficulty with balance and coordination, characteristic of locomotor ataxia.
- The patient's diagnosis of locomotor ataxia was confirmed through a series of tests, including a spinal tap and imaging studies, which revealed significant damage to the spinal cord.