Ataxic

2 definitions found

From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Ataxic \A*tax"ic\, a. [Cf. F. ataxique. See {Ataxia}.] (Med.)
     Characterized by ataxy, that is,
     (a) by great irregularity of functions or symptoms, or
     (b) by a lack of coordinating power in movements.
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     {Ataxic fever}, malignant typhus fever. --Pinel.
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From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:

  ataxic
       adj : lacking motor coordination; marked or caused by ataxia [syn:
              {atactic}]