cerebellar ataxia

poor muscular coordination (see ataxia) due to damage in the cerebellum. Individuals cannot integrate voluntary movements and therefore find it difficult to stand or walk, feed themselves, and perform complex activities (e.g., playing the piano).

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December 22nd 2024

event memory

memory for everyday events, which is a form of episodic memory.