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astasia

 [as-ta´zhah]
motor incoordination with inability to stand. adj., adj astat´ic.
astasia-aba´sia motor incoordination with an inability to stand or walk despite normal ability to move the legs when sitting or lying down, a form of hysterical ataxia.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

a·sta·si·a

(ă-stā'zē-ă),
Inability, through muscular incoordination, to stand.
[G. unsteadiness, from a-priv. + stasis, standing]
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astasia

(ə-stā′zhə)
n.
Inability to stand because of motor incoordination.
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astasia

A disorder of gait reflecting a primary balance disorder accompanied by postural instability.
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a·sta·si·a

(ă-stā'zē-ă)
Inability, through muscular incoordination, to stand.
[G. unsteadiness, from a-priv. + stasis, standing]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

astasia

Inability to stand upright because of lack of muscular coordination, not because of paralysis.
Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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Etymologically, Astasia is a Coptic word derived from the original Greek word,Aa astamata, which means to stand or to take a stand.
On the other hand, Hamza's two uncles are known for indiscreet involvement in many of the dirty work that ruined the reputation of the village, including the murder of Astasia's son.
Standing up for Astasia
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