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Definition of Athetosis

1. Noun. A continuous succession of slow, writhing, involuntary movements of the hands and feet and other body parts.

Definition of Athetosis

1. n. A variety of chorea, marked by peculiar tremors of the fingers and toes.

Definition of Athetosis

1. [n -TOSES]

Medical Definition of Athetosis

1. A derangement marked by ceaseless occurrence of slow, sinuous, writhing movements, especially severe in the hands and performed involuntarily, it may occur after hemiplegia and is then known as posthemiplegic chorea. Synonym: mobile spasm. Origin: Gr. Athetos = not fixed (13 Nov 1997)

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