choreoathetosis

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noun

The occurrence of involuntary movements in a combination of chorea (irregular migrating contractions) and athetosis (twisting and writhing).

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Meanings

nounchoreoathetosis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe occurrence of involuntary movements in a combination of chorea (irregular migrating contractions) and athetosis (twisting and writhing).

Origin

From chorea + -o- + athetosis.

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APA

choreoathetosis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/choreoathetosis

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“choreoathetosis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/choreoathetosis. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “choreoathetosis,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/choreoathetosis.

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