Noun: Friedreich's ataxia
- Sclerosis of the posterior and lateral columns of the spinal cord; characterized by muscular weakness and abnormal gait; occurs in children
"The child was diagnosed with Friedreich's ataxia after showing difficulty walking";
- hereditary spinal ataxia
Type of: ataxia, ataxy, dyssynergia, motor ataxia
Encyclopedia: Friedreich's ataxia