orthochorea
- noun
- /ɔrθoʊkəˈriə/
- Specialized
- The neurologist diagnosed the patient with orthochorea after observing increased spasms while standing.
Examples
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Although rare, orthochorea can pose significant challenges to patients trying to walk or maintain balance.
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Medical literature describes orthochorea as a condition where involuntary movements worsen when the patient is erect.
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The patient has orthochorea.
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What is orthochorea?
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After the examination, the doctor confirmed that her involuntary movements were due to orthochorea, which intensified when she was standing.
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Patients with orthochorea often experience difficulties walking because their spasmodic movements are exacerbated in an upright position.
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Understanding orthochorea is crucial for managing symptoms that arise primarily when the patient is on their feet.
Synonyms
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A condition that causes quick, uncontrolled jerky movements of the body
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Orthochorea comes from Greek parts ortho- meaning 'upright' and chorea meaning 'dance', the second part you can see in choreography. So, orthochorea names the 'dance-like' spasms that appear mainly when a person is standing.