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Definition of Gait
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Gait: A manner of walking. Observation of gait can provide early diagnostic clues for a number of disorders, including cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, and Rett syndrome.