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astasia /asta·sia/ (as-ta´zhah) motor incoordination with inability to stand.astat´ic astasia-aba´sia inability to stand or walk although the legs are otherwise under control.
astasia [astā′zhə] Etymology: Gk, a, stasis, not stand, a, basis, not step a lack of motor coordination marked by an inability to stand or sit without assistance. astasia motor incoordination with inability to stand. astasia-abasia inability or refusal to stand or walk although the legs are otherwise under control. 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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He was noted also to have astasia (refusal to bear weight on his feet when placed in supported standing). An example of greater complexity in scoring is the item standing, which includes five criteria to be scored: supporting reactions, astasia, weight bearing, standing posture, and indepent standing. |
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