Ataxia characterised by overreaching a desired object or goal; usually seen with cerebellar disorders. ... Compare: hypometria. ... Origin: hyper-+ G. Metron, measure ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(hi″pәr-me´tre-ә) a type of ataxia in which movements overreach the intended goal.
Type: Term Pronunciation: hī′pĕr-mē′trē-ă Definitions: 1. Ataxia characterized by overreaching a desired object or goal; usually seen with cerebellar disorders.