Word
abasic
Phoneticsaba·sic
Definitions
01unable to walk
C2 · Proficiency Medicine Technical
adj. relating to the inability to walk because of a lack of coordination.
adj. pertaining to or symptomatic of abasia, characterized by an inability to walk due to impaired muscular coordination.
“The doctor noted the patient's abasic movements during the physical exam.”
“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.
Synonyms
02missing a DNA base
C2 · Proficiency Science Technical
adj. describing a part of DNA that is missing its chemical base.
adj. referring to a site in a nucleic acid that has lost its purine or pyrimidine base.
“The scientist studied how the cell repairs an abasic site in its DNA.”
“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.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “abasic” in context.
Verb
01. become abasic
“The DNA strand may become abasic when exposed to high levels of ionizing radiation.”
verb + adj
02. identify an abasic lesion
“Researchers used specialized probes to identify an abasic lesion within the genetic sequence.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
03. abasic and astasic
“The patient was both abasic and astasic, unable to walk or stand without assistance.”
adj + and + adj
04. highly abasic
“The sample was found to be highly abasic, lacking several critical nucleobases.”
adv + adj
Noun
05. abasic gait in patients
“The neurologist observed an abasic gait in patients suffering from severe cerebellar ataxia.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
06. abasic site in dna
“An abasic site in DNA can lead to mutations if not repaired by the cell's enzymes.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Rare
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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