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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > nervous system diseases > central nervous system diseases > movement disorders > dyskinesia > ataxia (disorder)
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > nervous system diseases > central nervous system diseases > movement disorders > dyskinesia > ataxia (disorder)
Preferred Term:

ataxia (disorder)

Definition:
Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharnyx, larnyx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
dyskinesia
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • incoordination
  • dyscoordination
  • coordination impairment
  • ataxy
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/13558
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