Sydenham's chorea

English

Etymology

Named after Thomas Sydenham, an English physician.

Noun

Sydenham’s chorea (uncountable)

1. (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)
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• Spanish: corea de Sydenham f