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chorea

 

[ kษ”หหˆriหษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary, rapid, and unintentional movements. These movements can affect various parts of the body, often resembling dance-like motions. Chorea can be caused by several factors, including genetic disorders, infections, or as a side effect of certain medications. The condition can significantly impact a person's daily life and may be associated with other neurological symptoms. Treatment often focuses on managing the symptoms and addressing any underlying causes.

Synonyms

dance, jerk, spasm

Examples of usage

  • Huntington's disease can lead to chorea.
  • The patient presented with chorea after a streptococcal infection.
  • Chorea was observed during the neurological examination.

Translations

Translations of the word "chorea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น coreia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‹เคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chorea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ korea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chorea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆž่ธ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chorรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kore

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋„๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุต ุบูŠุฑ ุทุจูŠุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chorea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chorea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆž่นˆ็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ horeja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreyfingarsjรบkdรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะพั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ koreya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corea

Etymology

The term 'chorea' is derived from the Greek word 'choreia', which means 'dance'. The use of this term in a medical context dates back to the early 19th century when it was used to describe the involuntary movements that resemble dancing. The condition has been documented in various medical texts throughout history. Chorea has been associated with several diseases, including Sydenham's chorea, which is a result of rheumatic fever, and the more well-known Huntington's disease. Throughout the years, as medical science advanced, the understanding of chorea has evolved, leading to better diagnostic criteria and treatment options.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,324, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.