astasia

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English

Etymology

From New Latin a- (without) + Ancient Greek στάσις (stásis, standing) + New Latin -ia (pathological condition).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /əsˈteɪ.zi.ə/, /əsˈteɪ.ʒə/

Noun

astasia (usually uncountable, plural astasias)

  1. (pathology) Inability to stand without assistance.

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