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Chorea: Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary spasmodic movements of the body. Movements are jerky and arrhythmic, ... more about Chorea.
Chorea: Any disorder causing involuntary movement or spasms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chorea is available below.
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Prognosis for Chorea: The prognosis for individuals with chorea varies depending on the type of chorea and the associated disorder. Huntington's disease is a hereditary, progressive and fatal neurological disorder. Syndenham's chorea is treatable and curable. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Chorea Information Page: NINDS)
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Chorea is a neurological disorder characterized by involuntary spasmodic movements of the body. Movements are jerky and arrhythmic, and may involve the whole body. (Source: excerpt from NINDS Chorea Information Page: NINDS)
Ceaseless occurrence of rapid, highly complex jerky movements that appear to be well coordinated but are performed involuntarily. - (Source - Diseases Database)
Any of several degenerative nervous disorders characterized by spasmodic movements of the body and limbs - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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