athetosis
a condition, chiefly in children, of slow, involuntary, wormlike movements of the fingers, toes, hands, and feet, usually resulting from a brain lesion.
Origin of athetosis
1Other words from athetosis
- ath·e·to·sic, ath·e·tot·ic [ath-i-tot-ik], /ˌæθ ɪˈtɒt ɪk/, adjective
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How to use athetosis in a sentence
The question may indeed be asked whether pseudo-athetosis and variable chorea are not really identical.
Tics and Their Treatment | Henry MeigneMore unusual is the rhythmical closing and opening of the hand, successively, of athetosis.
British Dictionary definitions for athetosis
/ (ˌæθəˈtəʊsɪs) /
pathol a condition characterized by uncontrolled rhythmic writhing movement, esp of fingers, hands, head, and tongue, caused by cerebral lesion
Origin of athetosis
1Derived forms of athetosis
- athetoid, adjective
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