Motor Ataxia (Noun)
Meaning
Inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; unsteady movements and staggering gait.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with motor ataxia, a neurological condition that caused her to stumble and have difficulty with balance.
- As a result of the head injury, he developed motor ataxia, characterized by an unsteady gait and clumsy movements.
- Motor ataxia made everyday activities challenging for her, as simple tasks such as dressing and walking became daunting tasks.
- The medication's side effect was motor ataxia, which caused the patient to experience unsteady movements and loss of coordination.
- The neurologist suspected that the patient's motor ataxia was caused by damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for motor control.