Chorea

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Medical Condition

Chorea refers to an involuntary, medical movement disorder, often with a neurological basis.

After the car accident, he developed chorea that affected his control over movements.

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Not Dance

Don't confuse chorea with 'choreography.' Chorea is not related to dance; it's unintentional movement.

Her sudden jerky movements were not a new dance but signs of chorea.

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Specific Types

Chorea can refer to specific diseases like Huntington's chorea, each with unique causes.

The doctor explained that Huntington's chorea is a genetic disorder.