DYSMETRIA
\dɪsmˈɛtɹi͡ə], \dɪsmˈɛtɹiə], \d_ɪ_s_m_ˈɛ_t_ɹ_iə]\
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Incoordination of voluntary movements that occur as a manifestation of CEREBELLAR DISEASES. Characteristic features include a tendency for limb movements to overshoot or undershoot a target (dysmetria), a tremor that occurs during attempted movements (intention TREMOR), impaired force and rhythm of rapidly alternating movements (adiadochokinesis), and GAIT ATAXIA. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p90)
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