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1. (n.) chorea
any of several diseases of the nervous system characterized by jerky, involuntary movements, esp. of the face and extremities.
Etymology: (1680–90; < ML
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1. (noun) canine chorea, chorea
chorea in dogs
2. (noun) chorea
any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
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1. (noun) chorea
st. Vitus's dance; a disease attended with convulsive twitchings and other involuntary movements of the muscles or limbs
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1. chorea
Involuntary, forcible, rapid, jerky movements that may be subtle or become confluent, markedly altering normal patterns of movement. Hypotonia and pendular reflexes are often associated. Conditions which feature recurrent or persistent episodes of chorea as a primary manifestation of disease are referred to as CHOREATIC DISORDERS. Chorea is also a frequent manifestation of BASAL GANGLIA DISEASES.
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