English Reference
adjective

abasic

adj.
aba·sic

  1. 01 C2 Proficiency Technical Medicine

    relating to the inability to walk because of a lack of coordination.

    pertaining to or symptomatic of abasia, characterized by an inability to walk due to impaired muscular coordination.

    Simple

    The doctor noted the patient's abasic movements during the physical exam.

    In context

    The patient presented with abasic gait patterns, though neurological testing revealed that muscle strength and sensation remained entirely intact.

    Usage

    Used primarily in clinical neurology to describe functional walking disorders.

    uncoordinated
  2. 02 C2 Proficiency Technical Science

    describing a part of DNA that is missing its chemical base.

    referring to a site in a nucleic acid that has lost its purine or pyrimidine base.

    Simple

    The scientist studied how the cell repairs an abasic site in its DNA.

    In context

    The formation of an abasic site is a common type of DNA damage that must be rapidly repaired to prevent mutations during replication.

    Usage

    Commonly appears in the phrase 'abasic site' within genetics and biochemistry.

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Level C2 · Proficiency
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