(n)syphilis of the spinal cord characterized by degeneration of sensory neurons and stabbing pains in the trunk and legs and unsteady gait and incontinence and impotence, Syn.locomotor ataxia
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a. [ See Locomotion. ] Of or pertaining to movement or locomotion. [ 1913 Webster ]
Locomotor ataxia, or Progressive locomotor ataxy (Med.), a disease of the spinal cord characterized by peculiar disturbances of gait, and difficulty in coordinating voluntary movements. [ 1913 Webster ]
[yoiyoi](n) (col) (sens) locomotor ataxia; difficulty walking or speaking (due to alcoholism, a stroke, etc.); someone with this problem[Add to Longdo]