amyotaxia
|a-my-o-tax-i-a|
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/ˌeɪmaɪoʊˈtæksiə/
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/ˌeɪmaɪəʊˈtæksiə/
lack of muscle coordination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyotaxia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'myo-' meaning 'muscle', combined with 'taxis' meaning 'order' or 'arrangement'.
Historical Evolution
'amyotaxia' was derived from the Greek term 'amyotaxia', which was directly adopted into English medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'lack of muscle order', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a condition characterized by the lack of muscular coordination.
The patient was diagnosed with amyotaxia, affecting their ability to walk steadily.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 21:06