acroataxia
|ac-ro-a-tax-i-a|
C2
/ˌækrəʊəˈtæksiə/
lack of coordination in extremities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acroataxia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akros' meaning 'extreme' and 'ataxia' meaning 'lack of order'.
Historical Evolution
'akros' combined with 'ataxia' in medical terminology to describe a specific type of ataxia affecting the extremities.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of order in the extremities', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a neurological condition characterized by a lack of coordination, particularly affecting the extremities.
The patient was diagnosed with acroataxia, which explained the difficulty in coordinating hand movements.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 05:06