English Explanatory Dictionary

Sydenham's chorea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A disease characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɪdənəmz kəˈɹiə/

Word forms

Sydenham's chorea

Etymology

Named after English physician Thomas Sydenham.

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