incoordination
noun
in·co·or·di·na·tion
ˌin-(ˌ)kō-ˌȯr-də-ˈnā-shən 
: lack of coordination
especially
: ataxia
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Are Jade Plants Toxic to Pets? Unfortunately, according to the ASPCA, jade plants are toxic to cats and dogs and may cause vomiting, depression, and incoordination if ingested.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
Nervous: Depression, drowsiness, muscle tremors, incoordination.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022
Symptoms include problems with walking or standing, incoordination, drowsiness, slow breathing rate, excessive urination, vomiting or unresponsiveness.
—Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 19 Dec. 2020
This type of incoordination is typically genetic (i.e. other people in your family would likely have similar coordination struggles), and may progress as time goes on.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 29 June 2019
Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 14 Aug. 2023
Nervous: Depression, drowsiness, muscle tremors, incoordination.
—Chris Smith, BGR, 28 July 2022
Symptoms include problems with walking or standing, incoordination, drowsiness, slow breathing rate, excessive urination, vomiting or unresponsiveness.
—Iris Katz, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 19 Dec. 2020
This type of incoordination is typically genetic (i.e. other people in your family would likely have similar coordination struggles), and may progress as time goes on.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 29 June 2019
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“Incoordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/incoordination. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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incoordination
noun
in·co·or·di·na·tion
-ˌȯrd-ᵊn-ˈā-shən
: lack of coordination especially of muscular movements resulting from loss of voluntary control
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