Gait Ataxia (also known as Ataxia, Gait, Ataxias, Gait): Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (WALKING) which may result from impairments of motor function or sensory feedback. This condition may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES (including CEREBELLAR DISEASES and BASAL G
Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (WALKING) which may result from impairments of motor function or sensory feedback. This condition may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES (including CEREBELLAR DISEASES and BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES); SPINAL CORD DISEASES; or PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES.
MeSH classification
C10.597.350.090.750
C10.597.404.450
C23.888.592.350.090.600
C23.888.592.413.450
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Impairment of the ability to coordinate the movements required for normal ambulation (WALKING) which may result from impairments of motor function or sensory feedback. This condition may be associated with BRAIN DISEASES (including CEREBELLAR DISEASES and BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES); SPINAL CORD DISEASES; or PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Gait Ataxia known by any other names?
Yes. Gait Ataxia is also referred to as Ataxia, Gait, Ataxias, Gait, Gait Ataxias, Ataxia of Gait in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Gait Ataxia sit in the medical classification?
Gait Ataxia falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C10.597.350.090.750, C10.597.404.450, C23.888.592.350.090.600). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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