hereditary cerebellar ataxia
- noun
- /həˈrɛdɪˌtɛri ˌsɛrəˈbɛlər əˈtæksiə/
- Specialized
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ataxia cerebelosa hereditaria
- The neurologist diagnosed her with hereditary cerebellar ataxia after noting her gait and family history.
Examples
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People with hereditary cerebellar ataxia often develop speech and coordination problems as symptoms progress.
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Many patients with hereditary cerebellar ataxia experience difficulty walking.
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Genetic counseling can be important for families affected by hereditary cerebellar ataxia.
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He was diagnosed with hereditary cerebellar ataxia at the age of fifteen.
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People with hereditary cerebellar ataxia often develop speech and coordination problems as symptoms progress.
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The neurologist diagnosed her with hereditary cerebellar ataxia after noting her gait and family history.
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Many patients with hereditary cerebellar ataxia experience difficulty walking.
Synonyms
A group of inherited diseases of the brain and spinal cord that slowly damage movement and balance
Surface Forms
Morphology
hereditary + cerebellar + ataxia
Each component is fully compositional: 'hereditary' = inherited, 'cerebellar' = relating to the cerebellum (balance/coordination), and 'ataxia' = impaired voluntary movement control. Put together they directly specify an inherited disorder of cerebellum-related motor coordination, a meaning that a learner who knows the constituents can derive.
Etymology
Hereditary cerebellar ataxia literally tells the story: hereditary means 'passed down' in families, cerebellar points to the small brain at the back that controls balance, and ataxia means 'no order' or trouble moving smoothly, so the name helps you remember it is a family-linked problem with balance and coordination.
