Chorea

Word CHOREA
Character 6
Hyphenation cho re a
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Chorea"

What do we mean by chorea?

Any of various disorders of the nervous system marked by involuntary, jerky movements, especially of the arms, legs, and face, and by incoordination. noun

A nervous disease, usually occurring before puberty, marked by irregular and involuntary motions of one or more limbs and of the face and trunk, which, however, cease in sleep. Its morbid anatomy is undetermined. Also called St. Vitus's dance.— noun

capitalized NL. In entomology, a genus of coleopterous insects. noun

Same as paralysis agitans. noun

St. Vitus's dance; a disease attended with convulsive twitchings and other involuntary movements of the muscles or limbs. noun

An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus. noun

Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance. noun

Any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs noun

Chorea in dogs noun

An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.

Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.

Chorea is a bad bitch. Chorea is shlim tick. She’s a boss. Chorea is booked and busy but still finds time for others. A Chorea is very talented and brave. She doesn’t like the word no but if you tell her no she’ll still do what she wants because she’s a go getter. Nobody’s opinion matters to Chorea. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Chorea

The word "chorea" in example sentences

Convulsive motions agitate his legs, so that though he wills it ever so much, he cannot by any power of his mind stop their motion, (as in that odd disease called chorea sancti viti), but he is perpetually dancing; he is not at liberty in this action, but under as much necessity of moving, as a stone that falls, or a tennis-ball struck with a racket. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Such movements are referred to as chorea (koh-ree'ah; "dance" G). ❋ Asimov, Isaac (1963)

Their parents should know that they have chorea, which is the same trouble as St. Vitus's Dance, although often existing in a degree too mild to attract attention. ❋ William H. Allen (N/A)

The great physician Sydenham gave the first accurate description of what is to-day called chorea, and hence the disease has been named ` ` Sydenham's chorea. '' ❋ Unknown (1896)

The great physician Sydenham gave the first accurate description of what is to-day called chorea, and hence the disease has been named "Sydenham's chorea." ❋ Unknown (1896)

"What disease is characterized by sudden jerky movements called chorea?" ❋ By THEODORIC MEYER (2012)

HD is the most common genetic cause of involuntary writhing movements (called chorea), and is more common in people of Western European decent than in those from Asia or Africa. ❋ Unknown (2010)

HD affects muscle co-ordination, often causing involuntary writhing movements called chorea, and it leads to cognitive decline. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A very high proportion of older children suffering from the graver neuroses, such as chorea, syncopal attacks, phobias, tics, and so forth, show defective physical development. ❋ Hector Charles Cameron (N/A)

He had been labeled with a number of interesting diagnoses, such as chorea, epilepsy, myotonia, hysteria, and neurasthenia. ❋ Unknown (1896)

It was once called Huntington's "chorea", from a Greek word for dance. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Doctors have found it to be highly useful in fighting dehydrating diseases such as chorea, dysentery, and influenza where it has saved the lives of thousands of children in underdeveloped parts of the world. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Curator Nancy Ireson's excellent catalog essay makes the case that Avril had a neurological ailment, Sydenham's chorea, which explains her limbs flying out at odd angles during her dance. ❋ Paul Levy (2011)

In a related disorder called Sydenham's chorea, strep antibodies attack the part of the brain that controls movement, causing jerking, stumbling, weakness and difficulty writing. ❋ Melinda Beck (2011)

Wow look at that [Chorea] [Sheesh] [I need] me a Chorea ❋ Baetee (2021)

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