{Ataxic fever}, malignant typhus fever. --Pinel. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Ataxic — A*tax ic, a. [Cf. F. ataxique. See {Ataxia}.] (Med.) Characterized by ataxy, that is, (a) by great irregularity of functions or symptoms, or (b) by a lack of coordinating power in movements. [1913 Webster] {Ataxic fever}, malignant typhus fever.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Episodic ataxia — (EA) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by sporadic bouts of ataxia (severe discoordination) with or without myokymia (continuous muscle movement). Ataxia can be provoked by stress, startle, or heavy exertion such as exercise.… … Wikipedia
speech disorder — n. any conspicuous speech imperfection, or variation from accepted speech patterns, caused either by a physical defect in the speech organs or by a mental disorder, as aphasia, stuttering, etc. * * * ▪ medicine Introduction any of the… … Universalium
