English Explanatory Dictionary

abasia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inability to walk due to a defect in muscular coordination.

Pronunciation

/əˈbeɪ.ʒə/ /əˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ /əˈbeɪ.zi.ə/ en-ca-abasia.ogg

Word forms

abasia abasias

Etymology

From New Latin a- (“without”) + Ancient Greek βάσις (básis, “step”) + New Latin -ia (“pathological condition”).

Derived words

abasia-astasia abasiophilia astasia-abasia paralytic abasia paroxysmal trepidant abasia spastic abasia
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