chorea

n. irregular and involuntary jerky movements of the limbs and facial muscles. Chorea is associated with various disorders, including Huntington’s disease and Sydenham’s chorea (formerly known as Saint Vitus’s dance), which occurs as a complication of a streptococcal infection (e.g., rheumatic fever). —choreal adj. —choreic adj.

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Psychology term of the day

May 10th 2024

brain abscess

a circumscribed collection of pus that may occur in any part of the brain and, depending on its location, may produce deficits in any neurological function. Brain abscesses are often secondary to infections.