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ataxic

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a·tax·i·a  (-tks-) also a·tax·y (-tks)
n.
Loss of the ability to coordinate muscular movement.

[Greek ataxi, disorder : a-, not; see a-1 + taxis, order.]

a·taxic adj. & n.
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Adj.1.ataxic - lacking motor coordination; marked or caused by ataxia
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ataxic [əˈtæksɪk] ADJatáxico
ataxic
adjataktisch


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