Definition

A medical condition that causes sudden, uncontrolled movements of the body, especially the arms, legs, and face, often due to a problem in the nervous system.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with chorea after experiencing unusual jerky movements.

Conversation

Have you heard about the condition called chorea?

Yeah, I read that it causes some weird movements, right?

Exactly! It really affects coordination and can be quite troubling.

That's so interesting — I hope they find better treatments for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chorea comes from the Greek word "choreia" (meaning dance). The term originally referred to a dance or a group of dancers, and in medical terminology, it describes a movement disorder characterized by involuntary, dance-like movements.

Memory Tip

Imagine a dance ('choreia') to remember that 'chorea' refers to involuntary movements that resemble dancing.

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