choreic

A patient exhibits choreic movements during a neurological examination.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to chorea: "choreic" describes something pertaining to chorea, a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, jerky movements, often of the limbs or face.

Usage Examples

• (Involuntary jerky motions associated with chorea.)
• (Neurological signs involving uncontrolled muscle spasms.)

Advanced Usage

• "choreic gait": an abnormal walking pattern caused by chorea.

  • The doctor noted a choreic gait in the elderly woman, with irregular, dance-like steps. (A walking style marked by jerky, uncoordinated leg movements.)

• "choreic athetosis": a combination of choreic and athetoid movements (slow, writhing motions).

  • The child's choreic athetosis made precise hand movements challenging. (Mixed involuntary movements involving both jerking and twisting.)

Variants and Related Words

• Chorea (n): the neurological condition itself.

  • Chorea is often treated with medications that regulate dopamine. (The disorder causing involuntary movements.)

• Choreiform (adj): resembling chorea; having similar movements.

  • The choreiform twitches were mild and intermittent. (Movements that look like chorea but may not be the full disorder.)

Synonyms

• Jerky: characterized by abrupt, spasmodic movements.
• Spasmodic: relating to or resembling a spasm; sudden and involuntary.

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