CHOREA


Meaning of CHOREA in English

[ kɒ'rɪə ]

■ noun Medicine a neurological disorder characterized by jerky involuntary movements affecting especially the shoulders, hips, and face.

Origin

C17: via L. from Gk khoreia 'dancing in unison', from khoros 'chorus'.

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