chorea

[kaw-ree-uh, koh-]

chorea Definition

• 1. a nervous disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face
• 2. any of several diseases of humans and domestic animals marked by involuntary jerky movements

Using chorea: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chorea" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The patient was diagnosed with Sydenham's chorea.

• Example

  Chorea can be a symptom of Huntington's disease.

• Example

  The child's chorea was treated with medication.

chorea Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chorea

• spasm
• twitch
• convulsion
• involuntary movement

Phrases with chorea

• Sydenham's chorea

  a neurological disorder characterized by rapid, jerky, involuntary movements of the face, arms, and legs

  Example

  Sydenham's chorea is a complication of rheumatic fever.

• Huntington's chorea

  an inherited progressive degenerative disease of the brain that causes involuntary movements and loss of cognitive function

  Example

  Huntington's chorea is caused by a genetic mutation.

• Senile chorea

  a type of chorea that occurs in older adults

  Example

  Senile chorea is usually benign and does not require treatment.

Origins of chorea

from Late Latin 'chorea', from Ancient Greek 'khoreia', meaning 'dance, chorus

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Summary: chorea in Brief

Chorea [kaw-ree-uh, koh-] is a nervous disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face. It can be a symptom of several diseases, including Sydenham's chorea and Huntington's chorea. Chorea can be treated with medication.