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Definition of Gait

Gait: A manner of walking. Observation of the gait can provide clues to a number of diagnoses including Parkinson disease, cerebral palsy, congenital dislocation of the hip, and stroke.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 2/27/2003

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