chorea
/kɔ'riə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A neurological disorder: "Chorea" refers to any of several degenerative nervous system disorders characterized by involuntary, irregular, and spasmodic movements of the body and limbs.
- A symptom: The term also describes the specific symptom of these rapid, jerky, dance-like movements, which are not rhythmic or repetitive.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Huntington's disease is a hereditary condition that causes chorea.
- The patient's chorea made fine motor tasks, like writing, very difficult.
- Sydenham's chorea is a complication of rheumatic fever, primarily affecting children.
Advanced Usage
"Huntington's chorea": A specific, inherited form of chorea, now more commonly called Huntington's disease.
- The genetic test confirmed a diagnosis of Huntington's chorea.
"Senile chorea": A form of chorea that can occur in the elderly, sometimes without a clear degenerative cause.
- The neurologist differentiated her symptoms from Parkinson's disease, suggesting a mild senile chorea.
Variants and Related Words
Choreic (adj): Relating to or affected by chorea.
- The patient exhibited choreic movements.
Choreiform (adj): Resembling the movements of chorea.
- The examination revealed choreiform twitching in her hands.
Synonyms
- Dyskinesia: A broader term for abnormal, involuntary muscle movements.
- Athetosis: A related condition involving slow, writhing movements, often coexisting with chorea (choreoathetosis).
Related Phrases
- "Chorea gravidarum": Chorea occurring during pregnancy, a rare condition.
- Her symptoms were diagnosed as chorea gravidarum, which typically resolves after delivery.
Noun
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any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
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chorea in dogs
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