abasia
/əˈbeɪ.ʒə/
ƏBEꞮ · ʒə (2 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.
Etymology
From New Latin a- (“without”) + Ancient Greek βάσις (básis, “step”) + New Latin -ia (“pathological condition”).
Example Sentences
- "The patient is able to move her legs while lying down but has abasia when she stands up."
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