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alcoholic-nutritional cerebellar degeneration |
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alcoholic-nutritional cerebellar degeneration, a sudden, severe incoordination in the lower extremities characteristic of poorly nourished alcoholics. The patient walks, if at all, with an ataxic or a wide-based gait. Cerebellar tumors, multiple sclerosis, and other neurologic disorders are characterized by similar motor impairments. Treatment consists of improved nutrition, abstinence from alcohol, and physical therapy. See also alcoholism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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