a. [ Cf. F. ataxique. See Ataxia. ] (Med.) Characterized by ataxy, that is, (a) by great irregularity of functions or symptoms, or (b) by a lack of coordinating power in movements. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ataxic fever, malignant typhus fever. Pinel. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Med.) Occurring before the symptom ataxia has developed; -- applied to the early symptoms of locomotor ataxia. [ 1913 Webster ]