Ataxies

/əˈtæksiz/ noun

Definition

An alternative plural form of ataxia, less commonly used than 'ataxias,' referring to multiple types or instances of coordination loss.

Etymology

Variant plural of ataxia using the -ies suffix instead of -as. Both forms exist in medical English, with ataxias being more standard in modern usage.

Kelly Says

English plurals are messy—Greek words like ataxia can form plurals either way, which is why you'll see both 'ataxias' and 'ataxies,' though doctors prefer the first one.

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