Chorea
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈkʰorɪjɑ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chorea is a noun meaning An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.
Meaning
An Ancient Greek circular dance accompanied by a chorus.
More Meanings
- (pathology) Any of the various diseases of the nervous system characterized by involuntary muscular movements of the face and extremities; St. Vitus's dance.
Word Forms
- choreas
- choreae
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