Meaning & use
dystaxia
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Impairment of muscular coordination, generally considered a mild form of ataxia.
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The neurologist noted signs of dystaxia in the patient's unsteady gait.
Dystaxia can result from damage to the cerebellum or certain nerve pathways.
A note on using this word
Built from the Greek prefix 'dys-' (bad, difficult) and 'taxis' (order), reflecting a disruption of orderly muscle movement.
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incoordination
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