Ataxia or lack of muscular coordination in the proximal portions of the extremities, i.e., arms and forearms, thighs and legs. ... Compare: acroataxia. ... Origin: proximo-+ ataxia ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(prok″sĭ-mo-ә-tak´se-ә) ataxia of the proximal part of a limb.
Type: Term Pronunciation: prok′si-mō-ă-tak′sē-ă Definitions: 1. Ataxia or lack of muscular coordination in the proximal portions of the extremities, arms and forearms, thighs and legs.
proximoataxia Ataxia which involves the movements of the proximal (nearest) parts of a limb or limbs.