Random word

Explore Ataxia through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

Rare word

Ataxia in a sentence

Ataxia meaning

  1. Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.
  2. The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random
  3. Disorder; irregularity.

Synonyms of Ataxia

ataxy dyssynergia motor ataxia nervous disorder neurological disorder neurological disease

Related words

Other words often associated with Ataxia or its synonyms:

upset disorder

Using Ataxia

  • The main meaning on this page is: Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability. | The condition of a polymer in which the orientation of the subunits is random | Disorder; irregularity.
  • Useful related words include: ataxy, dyssynergia, motor ataxia, nervous disorder.
  • In the example corpus, ataxia often appears in combinations such as: of ataxia, ataxia and, cerebellar ataxia.

Context around Ataxia

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 20.1 words
  • Position in the sentence: 6 start, 11 middle, 3 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

cerebellar 2× metabolic 1× cause 1× improve 1× weakness 1× sporadic 1× sensory 1× vestibular 1×

Often after:

exogenous 1× mainly 1× affects 1× becomes 1× inability 1×

Sentence patterns with Ataxia

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

and vestibular ataxia 1× as cerebellar ataxia becomes severe 1× ataxia can be 1× ataxia is a 1× can improve ataxia and prevent 1× cerebellar ataxia could result 1× dog has ataxia and therefore 1× eyes and ataxia which is 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

as a result 1× as cerebellar ataxia 1× ataxia can be 1× ataxia is a 1× causes the three 1× cerebellar ataxia could 1×

Common sentence endings:

and eyes shut 1× and slurred speech 1× and vestibular ataxia 1× at the moment 1× by the day 1× combinations of therapies 1×

Words around Ataxia

Just before it in the word index:

atawhai 2 atavus 6 atavistic 9 atavism 4 ataulf 2 atau 3

Just after it in the word index:

ataxic 2 atayal 5 atayese 2 atb 35 atbara 4 atbb 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

abhiyan 33 ajibola 33 ajinkya 33 alleyways 33 amalia 33 amat 33

Corpus analysis for Ataxia

  • In this selection, "ataxia" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 20.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, cerebellar, metabolic, cause, exogenous, mainly and affects stand out and add context to how "ataxia" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include and vestibular ataxia and as cerebellar ataxia becomes severe. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "ataxia" sits close to words such as abhiyan, ajibola and ajinkya, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with ataxia

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

The reason of ataxia affects the course of treatment. (9 words)

The dog has Ataxia, and therefore runs very awkwardly. (9 words)

Cerebellar ataxia could result with incoordination of movement, particularly in the extremities. (12 words)

Longer example sentences

When KentOnline spoke to Claire Hedger, who has Friedreich’s ataxia, a neurological disorder which affects coordination, balance and speech, she said she was struggling to cope with the fact it was shutting down: "I am just so down at the moment. (42 words)

Drinking even one glass of alcohol could lead to mild incoordination, nystagmus – which is fast involuntary movements of the eyes; and ataxia – which is a loss of full control of body movements and slurred speech. (35 words)

Excess cyanide residue from improper preparation is known to cause acute cyanide intoxication, and goiters, and has been linked to ataxia (a neurological disorder affecting the ability to walk, also known as konzo ). (33 words)

Example sentences (20)

Exogenous substances (metabolic ataxia) Exogenous substances that cause ataxia mainly do so because they have a depressant effect on central nervous system function.

Having done my own research I think I have ataxia, which seems to be getting worse by the day.

The reason of ataxia affects the course of treatment.

Viehbacher said those treatments are far in the distance and even if they reach the market, Friedreich’s ataxia could be treated with combinations of therapies.

When KentOnline spoke to Claire Hedger, who has Friedreich’s ataxia, a neurological disorder which affects coordination, balance and speech, she said she was struggling to cope with the fact it was shutting down: "I am just so down at the moment.

Drinking even one glass of alcohol could lead to mild incoordination, nystagmus – which is fast involuntary movements of the eyes; and ataxia – which is a loss of full control of body movements and slurred speech.

As a result of this gait impairment, falling is a concern in patients with ataxia.

As cerebellar ataxia becomes severe, great assistance and effort are needed to stand and walk.

Advertentie

Ataxia can be limited to one side of the body, which is referred to as hemiataxia.

Ataxia is a less common type of cerebral palsy, occurring between 5% and 10% of all cases.

Causes The three types of ataxia have overlapping causes, and therefore can either coexist or occur in isolation.

Cerebellar ataxia could result with incoordination of movement, particularly in the extremities.

Early diagnosis and treatment with a gluten free diet can improve ataxia and prevent its progression.

Excess cyanide residue from improper preparation is known to cause acute cyanide intoxication, and goiters, and has been linked to ataxia (a neurological disorder affecting the ability to walk, also known as konzo ).

Experimental riboflavin deficiency in dogs results in growth failure, weakness, ataxia, and inability to stand.

It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of all patients with idiopathic sporadic ataxia.

Physicians can find evidence of sensory ataxia during physical examination by having the patient stand with his/her feet together and eyes shut.

Resulting sensory loss may be seen as a tremor or ataxia (inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movement) of the affected limbs and problems with gait and balance.

The dog has Ataxia, and therefore runs very awkwardly.

The most common example is ethanol (alcohol), which is capable of causing reversible cerebellar and vestibular ataxia.

Advertentie

Common combinations with ataxia

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "ataxia" in a sentence?
An example: "Exogenous substances (metabolic ataxia) Exogenous substances that cause ataxia mainly do so because they have a depressant effect on central nervous system function." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "ataxia" from authentic English texts.
What does "ataxia" mean?
Ataxia means: Lack of coordination while performing voluntary movements, which may appear to be clumsiness, inaccuracy, or instability.
What are synonyms of "ataxia"?
Common synonyms of "ataxia" include: ataxy, dyssynergia, motor ataxia, nervous disorder, neurological disorder, neurological disease.
How many example sentences with "ataxia" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "ataxia", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.