locomotor ataxia

n (Pathology) pathol another name for tabes dorsalis

ta′bes dor•sal′is

(dɔrˈsæl ɪs, -ˈseɪ lɪs)

n. progressive degeneration of the spinal cord and nerve roots, esp. as a consequence of syphilis. [1675–85; < New Latin: literally, tabes of the back; see dorsal]

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locomotor ataxia - syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotencetabes dorsalisneurosyphilis - syphilis of the central nervous system

locomotor ataxia

ataxia

[ah-tak´se-ah] failure of muscular coordination; irregularity of muscular action. adj., adj atac´tic, atax´ic.cerebellar ataxia ataxia due to disease of the cerebellum.Friedreich's ataxia see friedreich's ataxia.frontal ataxia disturbance of equilibrium associated with tumor of the frontal lobe.hereditary ataxia Friedreich's ataxia.hysterical ataxia ataxia recognizable as a conversion symptom; see also astasia-abasia.locomotor ataxia tabes dorsalis.sensory ataxia ataxia due to loss of proprioception (joint position sense), resulting in poorly judged movements and becoming aggravated when the eyes are closed.ataxia-telangiectasia a severe, autosomal recessive, progressive ataxia, associated with telangiectasias (dilation of small blood vessels) in the skin and eyes; immunodeficiency with frequent infections of the respiratory tract from sinuses to lungs; and abnormal eye movements. Called also Louis-Bar's syndrome.