chorea

1 chorea in dogs [syn: canine chorea]

2 any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs

English

Etymology

χορεία

Noun

chorea

1. An ancient Greek circle dance accompanied by a chorus.
2. Any of various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.

Derived terms

• Huntington's chorea
• Sydenham's chorea

Translations

Chorea may refer to:

• Chorea (dance), ancient Greek dance
• Chorea (disease), medical disorder involving involuntary movement

See also

• Korea, the region or countries in Asia

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