astasia-abasia
The inability either to stand or walk due to loss of motor controlThe inability either to stand or walk due to loss of motor control.
US/əˈsteɪ.ʒi.ə əˈbeɪ.ʒi.ə/
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)The inability either to stand or walk due to loss of motor control.
Origin
From astasia (“not stand condition”) + abasia (“not step condition”).From astasia (“not stand condition”) + abasia (“not step condition”).
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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