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ataxy

 : 
a=tax=y

CIDE DICTIONARY

ataxyn. [NL. ataxia, Gr. , fr. out of order; 'a priv. + ordered, arranged, to put in order: cf. F. ataxie.].
  •  Disorder; irregularity.  Bp. Hall.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Irregularity in disease, or in the functions.  [1913 Webster]
  •  Loss of coordination in the voluntary muscles, especially the limbs; an inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements; it results in unsteady movements and a staggering gait. See also locomotor ataxia, an ataxia which occurs when attempting to perform coordinated muscular movements.  [WordNet 1.5]
Locomotor ataxia. See Locomotor.

OXFORD DICTIONARY

ataxy, n. (also ataxia) Med. the loss of full control of bodily movements.

Derivative
ataxic adj.
Etymology
mod.L ataxia f. Gk f. a- not + taxis order

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