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astasia–abasia
Updated on 04/19/2018
the ability to walk only with a wobbly, staggering gait, although control is normal while lying down. This is believed to be psychogenic in origin and may be manifested as a symptom of
conversion disorder
. Also called
Blocq’s disease
.
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