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Ataxia

Impaired muscle coordination, especially during voluntary movement.

Loss of coordinated voluntary movement, often arising from cerebellar or sensory-pathway lesions. Can occur in thiamin deficiency (Wernicke encephalopathy) and vitamin E deficiency.

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  • Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 8th ed. (Gropper)Glossary

    Loss of coordinated voluntary movement, often arising from cerebellar or sensory-pathway lesions. Can occur in thiamin deficiency (Wernicke encephalopathy) and vitamin E deficiency.

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