titubation

noun

tit·​u·​ba·​tion ˌtich-ə-ˈbā-shən How to pronounce titubation (audio)
: a staggering gait or a swaying or shaking of the trunk or head that is observed especially in individuals affected with a disease of the cerebellum

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“Titubation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/titubation. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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