astasia-abasia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The inability either to stand or walk due to loss of motor control.

Pronunciation

/əˈsteɪ.ʒi.ə əˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/ / əˈsteɪ.ʒə əˈbeɪ.ʒə/ / əˈsteɪ.zi.ə əˈbeɪ.zi.ə/

Word forms

astasia-abasia abasia-astasia

Etymology

From astasia (“not stand condition”) + abasia (“not step condition”).

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