Definition
abasias
noun
- Plural of abasia; a medical condition characterized by inability to walk, despite intact motor function in the legs.
Usage: medical/clinical term; often associated with neurological or psychological disorders
Examples
- The neurologist documented several cases of abasias in patients with conversion disorder.
- Abasias can result from damage to the motor cortex or from functional neurological symptoms.
- The patient's abasias improved significantly after psychological treatment.