Dystaxia

/dɪsˈtæk.si.ə/ noun

Definition

A disorder of muscle coordination and control, causing awkward or uncoordinated movements and poor balance.

Etymology

From Greek 'dys-' (bad/difficult) + 'taxis' (order/arrangement). The term describes when the body's arrangement of muscular coordination falls into disorder.

Kelly Says

Dystaxia is closely related to ataxia, but 'dystaxia' suggests a partial or mild problem with coordination, while 'ataxia' is the complete inability—it's the difference between being clumsy and being unable to stand.

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