Sydenham's chorea

English

Etymology

Named after Thomas Sydenham, an English physician.

Noun

Sydenham’s chorea (uncountable)

(neurology) A disease characterized by rapid, uncoordinated jerking movements affecting primarily the face, feet and hands.

Synonyms

St. Vitus’ dance

Translations

neurological disease

Czech: Sydenhamova chorea f
Greek: χορεία του Σύντενχαμ f (choreía tou Sýntencham)

Spanish: corea de Sydenham f

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