athetosis

athetosis definition - medical

ath·e·to·sis (ăthˌĭ-tōˈsĭs)

noun
A constant succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of flexion, extension, pronation, and supination of fingers and hands, and sometimes of toes and feet.

Related Forms:

  • athˈe·toidˌ, athˌe·toˈsic, athˌe·totˈic (-tŏtˈĭk) adjective

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