chorea in dogs
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chorea
How to use chorea in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for chorea.
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The word ‘chorea’ is derived from the greek word for ‘dance’ as it happens.
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chorea in dogs
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of chorea gathered in one view.
any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for chorea.
noun
chorea in dogs
noun
any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs
Example sentences
The word ‘chorea’ is derived from the greek word for ‘dance’ as it happens.
Huntington's disease looks nothing like dancing yet it's called chorea, which is Greek for dance. I believe that the term was historically used rather loosely for a variety of involuntary movement/neurological symptoms we might today call dyskinesia, tremors, tics, or even seizures.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use chorea in a sentence?
The word ‘chorea’ is derived from the greek word for ‘dance’ as it happens.
What does chorea mean?
chorea in dogs
What part of speech is chorea?
chorea is commonly used as noun.