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MeSH Heading: Ataxia
Tree Number(s): C10.597.350.090; C23.888.592.350.090
Unique ID: D001259
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D001259
Annotation: note specifics; coord other ataxias with organ/diseases term; enzootic = SWAYBACK; familial: consider also SPINOCEREBELLAR DEGENERATIONS
Scope Note: Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function. Sensory ataxia may result from posterior column injury or PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES. Motor ataxia may be associated with CEREBELLAR DISEASES; CEREBRAL CORTEX diseases; THALAMIC DISEASES; BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; injury to the RED NUCLEUS; and other conditions.
Entry Term(s): Ataxia, Appendicular; Ataxia, Limb; Ataxia, Motor; Ataxia, Sensory; Ataxia, Truncal; Ataxy; Coordination Impairment; Dyscoordination; Dyssynergia; Incoordination; Lack of Coordination; Tremor, Rubral
NLM Classification #: WL 390
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2002/11/14

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radiotherapy (RT)

rehabilitation (RH)

surgery (SU)

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Concept UI: M0001897
Scope Note: Impairment of the ability to perform smoothly coordinated voluntary movements. This condition may affect the limbs, trunk, eyes, pharynx, larynx, and other structures. Ataxia may result from impaired sensory or motor function. Sensory ataxia may result from posterior column injury or PERIPHERAL NERVE DISEASES. Motor ataxia may be associated with CEREBELLAR DISEASES; CEREBRAL CORTEX diseases; THALAMIC DISEASES; BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES; injury to the RED NUCLEUS; and other conditions.
Terms: Ataxia Preferred Term
Term UI T003758
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (1966); Dyssynergia
Term UI T372097
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Ataxy
Term UI T372099
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000); Coordination Impairment
Term UI T372096
Date11/03/1999
LexicalTag NON
ThesaurusID NLM (2000)

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