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astasia-abasia

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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-abasia
n.
Inability to stand or walk normally as a symptom of conversion hysteria. Also called abasia-astasia, Blocq's disease.

astasia-abasia,
a form of ataxia in which the patient is unable to stand or walk because of lack of motor coordination but is able to carry out natural leg movements when sitting or lying down. This term is often used to describe psychogenic gait disturbances. Also called abasia-astasia.

astasia
motor incoordination with inability to stand.

astasia-abasia
inability or refusal to stand or walk although the legs are otherwise under control.


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