Sydenham's chorea

English

Etymology

Named after English physician Thomas Sydenham.

Pronunciation

Noun

Sydenham's chorea (uncountable)

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

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