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chorea Definition

cho·rea (kô rē′ə)

noun

a disorder of the nervous system characterized by irregular, jerking movements caused by involuntary muscular contractions; Saint Vitus' dance

Etymology: ModL < L, a dance in a ring < Gr choreia, choral dance

chorea Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: Symptoms fall into three categories: Physical symptoms include chorea ( involuntary movements of the limbs, face and body ).