abasia

Definitions of abasia
  1. noun
    inability to walk
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    abasia trepidans
    abasia due to trembling of the legs
    atactic abasia, ataxic abasia
    abasia due to ataxia of the legs
    choreic abasia
    abasia related to abnormal movements of the legs
    paralytic abasia
    abasia related to paralysis of the leg muscles
    paroxysmal trepidant abasia
    abasia related to spasticity of the legs
    spastic abasia
    abasia due to spastic contractions of the leg muscles
    type of:
    disability of walking
    a disability that interferes with or prevents walking
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