Ataxoparaplegia
Definition
A rare and complex neurological condition characterized by the clinical association of ataxia (lack of movement coordination) with paraplegia (paralysis of the lower limbs). This syndrome is caused by the simultaneous lesion or combined degeneration of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord, encountered in neurosyphilis (tabes dorsalis), subacute combined degeneration, or severe spinal cord trauma.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Ataxoparaplegia
- Ataxic paraplegia
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Feminine noun with regular plural and genitive case variations in clinical terminology. |
| Formation | Scientific compound term combining the prefixoid 'ataxo-' (disorder) with the medical noun 'paraplegia'. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ta.kso.pa.ra.ple.ˈd͡ʒi.e] |
| Source | Encyclopedia of Neuro-Pathology and Complex Motor Syndromes |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Examinarea clinică minuțioasă a confirmat diagnosticul de ataxoparaplegie, explicând de ce mersul era imposibil fără sprijin.
EN: The meticulous clinical examination confirmed the diagnosis of ataxoparaplegia, explaining why walking was impossible without support.
RO: Evoluția bolii spre o ataxoparaplegie severă a necesitat introducerea imediată a unui tratament neurotrofic intensiv.
EN: The progression of the disease toward a severe ataxoparaplegia required the immediate introduction of intensive neurotrophic treatment.
RO: În stadiul de ataxoparaplegie, reflexele osteotendinoase ale membrelor inferioare sunt profund modificate și asimetrice.
EN: In the stage of ataxoparaplegia, the deep tendon reflexes of the lower limbs are profoundly altered and asymmetrical.
Idioms & Phrases
Ataxoparaplegie ereditară / Hereditary ataxoparaplegia
RO: Formă genetică rară de degenerescență spino-cerebeloasă care se transmite ereditar în cadrul anumitor familii.
EN: A rare genetic form of spinocerebellar degeneration that is inherited within certain families.
Sindrom de ataxoparaplegie / Ataxoparaplegia syndrome
RO: Tablou clinic sever ce reunește pierderea sensibilității profunde cu diminuarea forței motorii în jumătatea inferioară a corpului.
EN: A severe clinical picture that combines the loss of deep sensation with diminished motor strength in the lower half of the body.
Ataxoparaplegie toxică / Toxic ataxoparaplegia
RO: Leziune combinată a măduvei declanșată de expunerea prelungită la substanțe chimice industriale sau avitaminoze severe.
EN: A combined spinal cord lesion triggered by prolonged exposure to industrial chemicals or severe vitamin deficiencies.
Latest Contextual News
No recent news found for this topic.